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 ceramic dish containing Hijiki Seaweed Salad.
A ceramic dish containing Hijiki Seaweed Salad.
Side Dish

Hijiki Seaweed Salad (Video)ひじきの煮物

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Cooked in a savory dashi broth, Hijiki Seaweed Salad is a classic Japanese dish...
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A white bowl containing teriyaki chicken meatballs and broccoli.
Main

Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs (Video) 照り焼き豆腐ハンバーグ

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Try my easy recipe for juicy, fluffy Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs made with ground chicken...
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Iriko Dashi - Japanese Baby Anchovy Soup Stock in the bottle.
Homemade Ingredient

Iriko Dashi (Anchovy Stock) いりこだし・煮干しだし

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Learn how to make Iriko Dashi (Niboshi Dashi), a Japanese anchovy stock made by...
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Dried shiitake mushrooms and shiitake dashi.
Homemade Ingredient

Shiitake Dashi (Video) 干し椎茸の戻し汁

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Learn how to make Shiitake Dashi, a vegan-friendly Japanese soup stock that‘s repurposed from...
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Main

Scallop Sushi ほたての握り寿司

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Tender and sweet Scallop Sushi (ホタテ) is easy to make at home with sashimi-grade...
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Chestnut Rice | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
Side Dish

Chestnut Rice (Kuri Gohan) (Video) 栗ご飯

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Aromatic Chestnut Rice or Kuri Gohan is a traditional Japanese rice recipe in the...
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Yellowtail Roll (Negihama Maki) | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
Main

Yellowtail Roll (Negihama Maki) ネギハマ巻き

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Enjoy restaurant-style Negihama sushi rolls at home with my easy Yellowtail Roll recipe of...
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Kombu Dashi | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
Homemade Ingredient

Kombu Dashi (Vegan)(Video) 昆布だし

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Learn how to make Kombu Dashi, a vegan-friendly Japanese soup stock, at home and...
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Awase Dashi in a measuring cup, and kombu and katsuobushi on a bamboo basket.
Homemade Ingredient

How to Make Dashi (Video) だしの作り方

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Learn how to make Awase Dashi (Japanese soup stock) at home with umami-packed ingredients,...
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Tekka Don (Tuna Bowl) | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
Main

Tekka Don (Easy Tuna Bowl) 鉄火丼

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Make Tekka Don at home with sashimi-grade tuna tossed in an easy Japanese marinade...
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Braised Pork Belly (Kakuni) #recipe | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
Appetizer

Braised Pork Belly (Kakuni) 角煮

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Kakuni or Japanese Braised Pork Belly is slow-cooked chunks of succulent meat in a...
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Salad

Daikon Salad with Ume Plum Dressing 大根サラダ

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Try my refreshing Daikon Salad of shredded Japanese radish, mizuna, and shiso leaf with...
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