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Bowls of Tsukemen dipping soup broth and a plate of ramen noodles and toppings.
Bowls of Tsukemen dipping soup broth and a plate of ramen noodles and toppings.

Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen Noodles) つけ麺

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Tsukemen is cold ramen noodles served with a separate bowl of flavorful broth for...
A fluted white plate containing two pieces of Kashiwa Mochi, a Japanese sweet red bean filled mochi wrapped in oak leaf.

Kashiwa Mochi (Video) かしわ餅

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Soft and chewy Kashiwa Mochi is a rice cake filled with sweet red bean...
Tamago Sando - Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich on a plate along with salad.

Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) たまごサンド

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Egg salad tucked between slices of sweet milk bread, a Japanese egg sandwich (Tamago...
a large bowl containing shrimp and wonton soup along with the condiments.

Wonton Soup (Video) ワンタンスープ

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Whip up classic Wonton Soup at home! This quick comforting meal takes just 20 minutes to make and...
A white plate containing Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding).

Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding) プリン

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Made with eggs, milk, and sugar, Purin is a popular Japanese dessert of custard...
Japanese bamboo basket containing baked sweet potatoes.

Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Yaki Imo) 焼き芋

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With this foolproof recipe, you can make Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Yaki Imo) that...
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 paper box containing Japanese Sandwiches (Mixed Sando).

Japanese Sandwich – Mixed Sando ミックスサンド

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Mixed Sando is a classic set of Japanese milk bread sandwiches filled with tuna...
A table setting for cold somen noodles.

Japanese Cold Somen Noodles そうめん

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Served with grated ginger, scallion, and a delicious dipping sauce called Tsuyu, chilled somen...
A blue and white Japanese plate containing Bulgogi (Korean grilled beef).

Bulgogi (Korean Grilled Beef) プルコギ

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Bulgogi is a classic Korean grilled beef. This tender and caramelized beef need to...
A bamboo basket containing perfectly cooked and salted edamame.

How to Cook Edamame (Fresh and Frozen)

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Lightly boiled and perfectly salted, here's how to cook frozen and fresh edamame (young...
A white plate containing Ketchup Spaghetti (Napolitan).

Napolitan (Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti) ナポリタン

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Need a family meal ready in 30 minutes? Try this easy Japanese ketchup spaghetti...
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