Classic Washoku

Inspired to cook authentic Japanese foods at home? Here are some of the best classic washoku recipes from our Japanese home kitchen. With our detailed step-by-step instructions and cooking videos, you’ll master Japanese washoku cuisine in no time.

A Japanese bowl containing Kinpira Renkon (Lotus Root).
A Japanese bowl containing Kinpira Renkon (Lotus Root).
Side Dish

Kinpira Renkon (Japanese Lotus Root Stir-Fry) きんぴら蓮根

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Crisp yet tender with bursts of sweet and savory flavors, Kinpira Renkon, or Japanese...
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A blue Japanese plate containing salmon kombu rolls.
Appetizer

Salmon Kombu Roll 鮭の昆布巻き

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Flavorful salmon rolled up in kombu and tied with kanpyo (gourd strips), Salmon Kombu...
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A black lacquered plate containing Pickled Chrysanthemum Turnip (Kikka Kabu).
Appetizer

Pickled Chrysanthemum Turnip (Kikka Kabu) 菊花かぶ

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Simple cutting techniques on these Pickled Chrysanthemum Turnips will take your Osechi Ryori game to...
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Yellowtail teriyaki served with blistered shishito peppers.
Main

Yellowtail Teriyaki ぶりの照り焼き

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Yellowtail Teriyaki (Buri no Teriyaki) is a traditional grilled fish for an Osechi meal...
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Simmered Kabocha Squash in a Japanese square bowl.
Side Dish

Japanese Simmered Kabocha かぼちゃの煮物

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Cooked in a savory dashi broth, this Japanese Simmered Kabocha Squash makes a comforting healthy...
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A donabe containing vegetables and pork in a savory miso soy milk broth.
Soup + Stew

Soy Milk Hot Pot 豆乳鍋

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Delicious Japanese Soy Milk Hot Pot recipe with napa cabbage, mushrooms, and thinly sliced...
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Matsutake Clear Soup 松茸のお吸い物 | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
Soup + Stew

Matsutake Suimono (Clear Soup) 松茸お吸い物

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tsutake Soup (Suimono) is a classic Japanese autumn dish of fragrant seasonal matsutake mushrooms,...
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A plate containing assorted vegetable tempura.
Main

Vegetable Tempura 野菜の天ぷら

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Learn my best tips for crispy homemade Vegetable Tempura with Japanese sweet potato, kabocha...
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Japanese clam clear soup in a red bowl.
Soup + Stew

Japanese Clear Clam Soup (Ushiojiru) あさりの潮汁

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The classic Japanese Clear Clam Soup (Ushiojiru) is made with kombu dashi broth and...
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Chanko Nabe in a donabe hot pot.
Soup + Stew

Chanko Nabe (Sumo Stew) ちゃんこ鍋

4.76
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Chanko Nabe or Sumo Stew is a robust hot pot filled with all kinds...
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Sushi oke containing Chirashi Sushi.
Main

Chirashi Sushi 五目ちらし寿司

4.91
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Served on happy occasions in Japan, Chirashi Sushi is sushi rice mixed with seasoned...
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