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A white plate containing Broiled Miso Salmon served over ginger rice.
A white plate containing Broiled Miso Salmon served over ginger rice.

Miso Salmon (Video) 味噌サーモン

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This Miso Salmon is a magical weeknight meal! Marinated in a sweet and savory...
A fluted plate containing Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles).

Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)(Video) 焼きそば

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Yakisoba is classic Japanese stir-fried noodles seasoned with sweet and savory sauce similar to...
A white ceramic plate containing Japanese fried rice (Yakimeshi).

Quick and Tasty Fried Rice Recipes for Weeknight Meals

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From chicken fried rice to shrimp fried rice to kimchi fried rice, these tasty...
A plate containing Teriyaki Salmon served with steamed rice and miso soup.

Teriyaki Salmon (Video) 鮭の照り焼き

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My Teriyaki Salmon recipe is so fast and easy—just pan-grill salmon fillets to tender...
A fluted plate containing baked Tonkatsu drizzled with tonkatsu sauce, shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, and tomato wedges.

Baked Tonkatsu (Video) 揚げないとんかつ

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This Baked Tonkatsu recipe with the right techniques and tips is a total game...
An oval plate containing 3 pieces of Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) placed on a bamboo leaf.

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

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With a variety of fillings, Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) are a beloved food in...
The Instant Pot containing juicy and fall-apart tender pulled pork.

Instant Pot Asian Pulled Pork (Tacos and Rice Bowls)

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Juicy and fall-apart tender, easy Instant Pot Asian Pulled Pork is ideal for feeding...
Colorful plates containing Okinawa Taco Rice with flavorful taco fixings served on a bed of hot Japanese white rice.

Okinawa Taco Rice (Video) タコライス

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Okinawan Taco Rice is a surprisingly delicious fusion of Tex-Mex and Japanese cuisines with...
A white oval plate containing Potato Salad Pork Rolls.

Potato Salad Pork Rolls ポテサラの肉巻き

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Japanese Potato Salad Pork Rolls are creamy inside while browned outside and glazed with...
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...
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