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.

Beef udon noodle soup in a donburi bowl.
Beef udon noodle soup in a donburi bowl.

Beef Udon (Niku Udon) (Video) 肉うどん

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Beef Udon is a Japanese comfort dish made of tender sliced beef on top...
A bamboo basket containing homemade udon noodles.

Homemade Udon Noodles (Video) 手打ちうどん

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Learn how to make homemade udon noodles from scratch in the traditional Japanese method...
Ginger pork served with shredded cabbage on a white ceramic plate.

Ginger Pork (Shogayaki) (Video) 豚の生姜焼き

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With tender and thinly sliced pork loin in a sweet ginger sauce, Japanese Ginger...
A Japanese kutaniware bowl containing matcha green tea ice cream served with wooden spoon.

Matcha Ice Cream (Video) 抹茶アイスクリーム

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My Matcha Ice Cream recipe gives you the rich, intense flavor of authentic Japanese...
A blue Japanese plate containing Saba Misoni (Mackerel Simmered in Miso) garnished with julienned ginger.

Saba Misoni (Mackerel Simmered in Miso) (Video) 鯖の味噌煮

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Classic Japanese way to prepare mackerel is Saba Misoni, with mackerel cooked in a...
A rice bowl containing Sekihan (Red Bean Rice).

Sekihan (Red Bean Rice) (Video) 赤飯

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Traditional Japanese rice recipe enjoyed during celebrations, sweet rice cooked with red bean and...
A bizenware containing kinpira gobo, a classic Japanese side dish.

Kinpira Gobo (Braised Burdock Root) (Video) きんぴらごぼう

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Kinpira Gobo is a traditional Japanese side dish of shredded burdock root and carrot...
A white oval plate containing Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew).

Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew) (Video) 肉じゃが

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With potatoes and beef simmered in savory dashi broth, Nikujaga or Japanese Meat and...
A black bowl containing Okara (Unohana) mixed with assorted vegetables, shiitake mushroom, seaweed, and konnyaku.

Okara (Unohana) – Simmered Soy Pulp & Vegetables おからの炒り煮・卯の花

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Okara (Unohana) is a Japanese home-style dish of soy pulp, shiitake mushrooms, and hijiki...
A bamboo strainer containing umeboshi (Japanese pickled plums).

How to Make Umeboshi 梅干の作り方

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Learn how to make homemade Umeboshi (Japanese pickled plum), a centuries-old superfood and delicacy...
A shell shaped bowl containing Asparagus with Miso Dressing (Karashi Sumisoae) garnished with salt pickled cherry blossom.

Asparagus with Miso Dressing (Karashi Sumisoae) アスパラガスの辛子酢味噌和え

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Crisp-tender Asparagus with Miso Dressing is a classic and easy Japanese recipe with a...
A bizenware ceramic containing Chikuwa Isobeage and flake salt.

Chikuwa Isobeage ちくわの磯辺揚げ

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Chikuwa Isobeage are chewy fried fish cakes with crispy tempura batter that make a...
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