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A green plate containing Datemaki, Japanese sweet rolled omelette, enjoyed during the New Years.
A green plate containing Datemaki, Japanese sweet rolled omelette, enjoyed during the New Years.
Appetizer

Datemaki (Japanese Sweet Rolled Omelette) (Video) 伊達巻

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Datemaki is a Japanese sweet rolled omelette of eggs, fish cake, and honey that's...
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Japanese New Year dish Kuri Kinton is served in the lacquer bowl.
Side Dish

Kuri Kinton (Candied Chestnuts and Sweet Potatoes) 栗きんとん

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Kuri Kinton (Candied Chestnuts and Sweet Potatoes) is a sweet Osechi dish for Japanese...
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White flower-shaped ceramic containing candied sardines (tazukuri)
Appetizer

Tazukuri (Candied Anchovies) (Video) 田作り

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Tazukuri are toasted anchovies coated in a sweet honey-soy sauce glaze. Enjoy them in...
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A bizen ware containing Senmaizuke (Japanese Pickled Turnip).
Recipes

Senmaizuke (Japanese Pickled Turnip) 千枚漬け

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Marinated in a sweet pickling solution with kombu and red chili, Semaizuke is a...
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A ceramic plate containing Mirin Salmon along with steamed rice, roasted cauliflower, and sauteed greens.
Main

Mirin Salmon 鮭のみりん漬け

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This simple yet flavorful Mirin Salmon recipe is a must-keep for your weeknight dinners!...
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A ceramic bowl containing Japanese Chicken Curry along with steamed rice and fukujinzuke pickles.
Main

Japanese Chicken Curry (Video) チキンカレー

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With tender chicken, carrots, and potatoes cooked in a rich savory curry sauce, Japanese...
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A enamel tray containing homemade Japanese curry roux blocks.
Homemade Ingredient

How To Make Japanese Curry Roux (Video) カレールーの作り方

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Learn how to make Japanese Curry Roux from scratch. Only five ingredients!
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A bamboo basket containing homemade udon noodles.
Homemade Ingredient

Homemade Udon Noodles (Video) 手打ちうどん

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Learn how to make udon noodles from scratch with the traditional Japanese method using...
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A white plate containing Spicy Japanese Pickled Cucumbers sprinkled with white sesame seeds.
Side Dish

Spicy Japanese Pickled Cucumbers ピリ辛きゅうりの浅漬け

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Marinated in a simple pickling agent, these Quick Japanese Pickled Cucumbers (Asazuke) are a...
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A white ceramic plate containing ramen eggs.
Side Dish

Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) (Video) 味付け玉子

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Known as Ajitsuke Tamago (Ajitama) in Japan, Ramen Eggs are delicious as a topping...
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A Japanese kutaniware bowl containing matcha green tea ice cream served with wooden spoon.
Dessert

Matcha Ice Cream (Video) 抹茶アイスクリーム

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Earthy, sweet Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream is the perfect treat on a hot...
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