Sides Under 20 Min

Find easy, healthy, and delicious sides like green beans with sesame dressing, Japanese egg drop soup, tamagoyaki (rolled omelette), sunomono (cucumber salad), and more in this collection!

A shell shaped bowl containing Asparagus with Miso Dressing (Karashi Sumisoae) garnished with salt pickled cherry blossom.
A shell shaped bowl containing Asparagus with Miso Dressing (Karashi Sumisoae) garnished with salt pickled cherry blossom.

Asparagus with Miso Dressing (Karashi Sumisoae) アスパラガスの辛子酢味噌和え

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Crisp-tender Asparagus with Miso Dressing is a classic and easy Japanese recipe with a...
A bizenware ceramic containing Chikuwa Isobeage and flake salt.

Chikuwa Isobeage ちくわの磯辺揚げ

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Chikuwa Isobeage are chewy fried fish cakes with crispy tempura batter that make a...
A bizenware containing Chrysanthemum Greens and Tofu Salad (Shungiku Shiraae).

Chrysanthemum Greens and Tofu Salad (Shungiku Shiraae) 春菊の白和え

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Chrysanthemum Greens and Tofu Salad (Shungiku Shiraae) is a Japanese vegetable side dish...
Blue and white Japanese bowls containing Green bean Gomaae.

Green Bean Gomaae (Sesame Dressing) インゲンの胡麻和え

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Green Bean Gomaae is a classic Japanese side salad where we blanch fresh green...
A white bowl containing Green Beans with Yuzu Vinaigrette.

Green Beans with Yuzu Vinaigrette インゲンの柚子和え

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Bring a Japanese flair to your party side dish with this Green Beans with...
A Japanese rice bowl containing Myoga Shiso Rice (Mazegohan) served with pickled cucumber.

Myoga Shiso Rice (Mazegohan) ミョウガとしその混ぜご飯

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Simple, fragrant, and flavorful, this Myoga Shiso Rice (Mazegohan) goes so well with any...
Japanese wooden bowls containing Nameko Mushroom Miso Soup.

Nameko Mushroom Miso Soup なめこ汁

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With an earthy, nutty flavor and a creamy texture, this Nameko Mushroom Miso Soup...
A rice bowl containing Ume and Shiso Rice served with mackerel and miso soup.

Ume Shiso Rice (Mazegohan) 梅しそ混ぜご飯

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With umeboshi, fragrant shiso leaves, and sesame seeds mixed into steamed rice, this beautiful...
A blue and white bowl containing Tomato Myoga Salad.

Tomato Myoga Salad トマトとミョウガのサラダ

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Tomato Myoga Salad dressed with a simple vinaigrette made of sesame oil, rice vinegar,...
Eggplant and Myoga Salad in a boxed dish.

Eggplant and Myoga Salad なすとミョウガの和え物

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Dressed in a light yet flavorful seasoning, this no-cook Eggplant and Myoga Salad brings...
Plum rice balls on a light green plate served with nori seaweed.

Plum Rice Ball – Midnight Diner Season 2 小梅のおにぎり

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Made with Japanese rice, chopped pickled plums, and sesame seeds, Plum Rice Balls or...
Green bean shiraae in a Japanese ceramic.

Green Bean Shiraae (Mashed Tofu Salad) いんげんの白和え

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Shiraae or Mashed Tofu Salad is a classic Japanese dish made of tender green...
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