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When comes to food, kids love variety too! Browse our kid-friendly recipes designed to keep your meals satisfying, with easy rice, noodles chicken, bento dishes. Try our readers’ favorites: Yakisoba, Coconut Shrimp, Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese, and Japanese Potato Salad.

A table setting for cold somen noodles.
A table setting for cold somen noodles.
Main

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...
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A blue and white Japanese plate containing Bulgogi (Korean grilled beef).
Main

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...
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A bamboo basket containing perfectly cooked and salted edamame.
Appetizer

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...
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A white plate containing Ketchup Spaghetti (Napolitan).
Main

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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Zaru Soba (Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Dipping Sauce) | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
Main

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 dish to...
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A bowl containing Soboro Don (seasoned ground chicken and scrambled egg over rice).
Main

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...
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A Japanese blue and white bowl containing Mapo Tofu over steamed rice.
Main

Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu) (Video) 麻婆豆腐

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The Japanese-style Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu) is incredibly flavorful but less spicy than the...
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A octagon plate containing Tenshinhan (Crab Omelette Over Rice).
Main

Tenshinhan (Crab Omelette Over Rice) 天津飯

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Tender omelette served over dome-shaped steamed rice and blanketed in a thick sweet and...
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Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) on a plate.
Side Dish

Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) (Video) おにぎり

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Stuffed with a variety of fillings and flavors, Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) make an...
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A white round plate containing Yaki Udon (Japanese Stir-Fried Udon Noodles) garnished with red pickled ginger.
Main

Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles) (Video) 焼きうどん

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Yaki Udon is Japanese stir-fried udon noodles made with your choice of protein and...
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A donburi rice bowl containing gyudon, simmered beef and onions over steamed rice.
Main

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 with shrimp in a bowl | easy Japanese recipes at justonecookbook.com
Main

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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