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 white ceramic plate containing Napa Cabbage Pickles (Tsukemono).
A white ceramic plate containing Napa Cabbage Pickles (Tsukemono).

Pickled Napa Cabbage 白菜の浅漬け

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Pickled Napa Cabbage (Tsukemono) is a refreshing Japanese side dish that's quick and easy...
Glass pitchers containing vegan dashi (shiitake kombu dashi).

Vegan Dashi (Shiitake Kombu Dashi) 精進だし

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This Vegan Dashi, or Shiitake Kombu Dashi, is a plant-based Japanese soup stock made...
A Japanese donburi bowl containing Oyakodon, chicken and egg rice bowl.

Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) 親子丼

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Classic Oyakodon recipe—chicken and egg are simmered in a sweet and savory dashi sauce...
A special Japanese chawanmushi cup containing savory steamed custard filled with kamaboko fish cake, chicken, and mushroom.

Chawanmushi (Japanese Savory Steamed Custard) 茶碗蒸し

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Chawanmushi is a Japanese steamed egg custard served in a cup. Serve this savory...
A blue bowl containing cold somen noodles topped with thinly sliced sudachi citrus.

Cold Somen Noodles with Sudachi Lime すだちそうめん

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Bathed in an icy shiro dashi soup broth, this Cold Somen Noodles with Sudachi...
A mason jar containing Homemade Shiro Dashi (Versatile Dashi Base).

Homemade Shiro Dashi (Versatile Dashi Base) 白だし

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Homemade Shiro Dashi is a light-colored broth base that allows you to season food...
A ceramic bowl containing Agedashi Tofu (Agedashi Dofu) topped with grated daikon, chopped scallions, and grated ginger.

Agedashi Tofu (Video) 揚げ出し豆腐

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Agedashi Tofu is a Japanese appetizer of crisp deep-fried tofu served in a dashi...
Zaru Soba (Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Dipping Sauce) | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles) ざるそば

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Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles) is one of the most popular Japanese dishes to...
A bowl containing Soboro Don (seasoned ground chicken and scrambled egg over rice).

Soboro Don (Ground Chicken Bowl) そぼろ丼

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With sweet-savory ground chicken and scrambled eggs on top of steamed rice, Soboro Don...
Japanese miso soup bowls containing tofu and wakame miso soup.

Homemade Miso Soup 味噌汁

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Make my authentic, homemade Japanese miso soup with an easy from-scratch dashi stock and...
A donburi rice bowl containing gyudon, simmered beef and onions over steamed rice.

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl) 牛丼

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Thinly sliced beef simmered with tender onions and savory-sweet sauce, Gyudon or Japanese Beef...
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Soba Noodle Soup (Video) 温かいお蕎麦

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Learn how to make authentic soba noodle soup with a variety of toppings, including...
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