Make Ahead

Browse our best make-ahead recipes. Save time in the kitchen by making a big batch for the freezer or preparing the night before your party. Try our readers’ favorites: All-Purpose Miso Sauce, Instant Pot Asian Pulled Pork, Japanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, and Bulgogi Onigirazu.

Japanese New Year dish Kuri Kinton is served in the lacquer bowl.
Japanese New Year dish Kuri Kinton is served in the lacquer bowl.

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...
White flower-shaped ceramic containing candied sardines (tazukuri)

Tazukuri (Candied Anchovies) (Video) 田作り

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Tazukuri are toasted and candied anchovies coated in a honey and soy sauce glaze....
A bizen ware containing Senmaizuke (Japanese Pickled Turnip).

Senmaizuke (Japanese Pickled Turnip) 千枚漬け

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Pickled in a sweet solution with kombu and red chili, Senmaizuke is a popular...
A ceramic plate containing Mirin Salmon along with steamed rice, roasted cauliflower, and sauteed greens.

Mirin Salmon 鮭のみりん漬け

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My tender Mirin Salmon recipe is a keeper for your weeknight dinner. Just marinate...
A ceramic bowl containing Japanese Chicken Curry along with steamed rice and fukujinzuke pickles.

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...
A enamel tray containing homemade Japanese curry roux blocks.

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 with 5 ingredients! Use this...
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...
A white plate containing Spicy Japanese Pickled Cucumbers sprinkled with white sesame seeds.

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...
A white ceramic plate containing ramen eggs.

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...
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 black plate containing a slice of Matcha Gateau au Chocolat dusted with powdered sugar.

Matcha Gateau au Chocolat (Video) 抹茶ガトーショコラ

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Matcha Gateau au Chocolat is a Japanese rendition of the classic French chocolate cake...
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