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 blue and white rice bowl containing Takikomi Gohan (Mixed Rice).
A Japanese blue and white rice bowl containing Takikomi Gohan (Mixed Rice).

Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Mixed Rice) (Video) 炊き込みご飯

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Takikomi Gohan is a Japanese mixed rice recipe with seasonal ingredients—a comforting and gluten-free...
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Simmered Kabocha with Shio Koji 南瓜の塩麹煮

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Delicious simmered kabocha squash flavored with Japanese seasoning shio koji (fermented rice malk and...
A white plate containing Warabi Mochi with Kuromitsu Syrup.

Warabi Mochi わらび餅

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Warabi Mochi is a chilled, deliciously chewy, jelly-like mochi coated with nutty roasted soybean...
Matcha and Warabi Mochi

How to Make Matcha (Japanese Green Tea) (Video) 抹茶の点て方

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Enjoy and relax with authentic matcha at home. Green tea is full of antioxidants,...
Tenmusu 天むす (Shrimp Tempura Rice Ball) | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Tenmusu (Shrimp Tempura Rice Ball) (Video) 天むす

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Tenmusu is a delicious Nagoya specialty of deep-fried shrimp tempura inside a rice ball...
A bowl containing simmered beef over steamed rice.

Yoshinoya Beef Bowl (Gyudon) (Video) 牛丼

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With savory and juicy sliced beef served over steamed rice, this delicious Yoshinoya Beef...
Dashi made from Dashi Powder.

Dashi Powder + Recipe (Video)

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Learn how to make Japanese soup stock with dashi powder from ground up umami-rich...
Dashi made from Dashi Packet.

Dashi Packet + Recipe (Video)

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A convenient dashi packet is a quick and easy way to make flavorful Japanese...
A small dish containing Spiralized Cucumber Salad.

Cucumber Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette きゅうりのごま酢和え

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Refreshing and easy Japanese Cucumber Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette. Use a spiralizer to...
Pressure Cooker Instant Pot Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew) in a white bowl.

Pressure Cooker Nikujaga (Video) 肉じゃが (圧力鍋)

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Nikujaga is the classic Japanese mom's home cooked dish deliciously prepared using a pressure...
Gluten-Free Tempura on a bamboo basket.

Gluten Free Tempura (Video) グルテンフリーの天ぷら

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Learn how to make the perfect Gluten-Free Tempura at home! I‘ll share my recipe...
Red lacquered bowls containing Sanpeijiru (Japanese Salmon Soup).

Sanpeijiru (Japanese Salmon Soup) 三平汁

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Sanpeijiru is a wonderful salted salmon soup from Hokkaido, Japan. Absolutely delicious! Make this...
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