Under 30 Minutes

Japanese meals made easy. Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less with these delicious, quick and easy recipes. You’ll love the Japanese Garlic Fried Rice, Oyakudon (Chicken & Egg Bowl), Soba Noodle Salad, and Hot Pot for One!

A donabe (earthenware hot pot) containing meat, seafood, and vegetables.
A donabe (earthenware hot pot) containing meat, seafood, and vegetables.
Soup + Stew

Yosenabe (Japanese Hot Pot) 寄せ鍋

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Yosenabe is a classic Japanese hot pot made with a mix of chicken, seafood,...
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A round ceramic plate containing napa cabbage stir-fry with shiitake mushrooms and bacon seasoned lightly with soy sauce.
Side Dish

Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry 白菜の炒め物

5
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This easy Japanese-style Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry with shiitake mushrooms and bacon makes a great...
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A Japanese donburi bowl containing Oyakodon, chicken and egg rice bowl.
Main

Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) 親子丼

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Classic Oyakodon recipe—chicken and egg are simmered in a sweet and savory dashi sauce...
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A white plate containing vegetable yakisoba along with red pickled ginger.
Main

Vegetable Yakisoba 野菜焼きそば

4.5
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Packed with colorful vegetables, this quick and easy noodle dish is perfect for a...
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A bowl containing Mazesoba (Mazemen), Japanese Brothless Ramen, topped with seasoned minced meat, green onion, garlic chives, nori seaweed, crushed garlic, and katsuobushi powder.
Main

Mazesoba (Mazemen) 台湾まぜそば

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Mazesoba, or often called Mazemen here in the US, is Japanese brothless ramen that...
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A white plate containing Mentaiko Udon topped with shredded nori and shiso leaves.
Main

Mentaiko Udon (Spicy Cod Roe Udon) 明太子うどん

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Chewy udon noodles tossed with a creamy sauce flavored with spicy salted cod roe,...
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A white plate containing Japanese simmered beef and tofu (niku dofu).
Main

Simmered Beef and Tofu (Niku Dofu) 肉豆腐

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Known as an easy version of Sukiyaki, Japanese Simmered Beef and Tofu, or Niku...
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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 cobalt blue ceramic bowl containing cold miso soup (hiyajiru) with tofu, cucumber, and salmon).
Soup + Stew

Cold Miso Soup (Hiyajiru) 冷や汁

4.74
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Light yet deeply flavorful, this cold miso soup (Hiyajiru) is all that you need...
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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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Soba Noodle Salad | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
Salad

Soba Noodle Salad (Video) 蕎麦サラダ

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Enjoy this refreshing Soba Noodle Salad dressed in a honey soy dressing either chilled...
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A white plate containing cold ramen (Hiyashi Chuka) with julienned cucumber, ham, egg, and more!
Main

Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen) 冷やし中華

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Hiyashi Chuka is a Japanese cold ramen noodle mixed with homemade dressing and topped...
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