Under 5 Ingredients

Make satisfying dinners with our simple and easy 5-ingredients recipes. From Japanese-style wafu pasta to fried rice dishes, these easy recipes will be your new dinner staples. Salt, pepper, oil, water —and any optional ingredients – are freebies.

Strawberry banana smoothie in a glass.
Strawberry banana smoothie in a glass.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Video)

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When you want something quick and satisfying without having to heat up the kitchen,...
Wagyu Beef vs American Kobe Beef

Wagyu Beef vs. American Kobe Beef

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This recipe for Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu beef and American Kobe Steak that‘s lightly seasoned...
Onsen Tamago in a flower-shaped bowl.

Onsen Tamago (Video) 温泉卵

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Eggs originally cooked in Japan‘s hot spring water, Onsen Tamago with silky whites and...
Yuzu marmalade in mason jars.

Yuzu Marmalade 柚子のマーマレード

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Homemade sweet, tangy and delightful yuzu marmalade. They are amazing in both hot and...
A black plate containing otoro sushi two ways, served with soy sauce, wasabi, and sushi ginger.

Otoro Sushi Two Ways (Video) 大トロ寿司

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Learn how to make Otoro Sushi with melt-in-your-mouth fatty tuna belly. Sear and drizzle...
Yuzu Sorbet served on a bizenware.

Yuzu Sorbet (Video) 柚子のシャーベット

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Refreshing Yuzu Sorbet refreshes your palate with the citrusy-floral essence of yuzu fruit. It‘s...
Spicy bean sprout salad served as a side in a bowl

Spicy Bean Sprout Salad (Video) ホットもやし

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Dressed in sesame oil and Japanese seven spice, my refreshing Spicy Bean Sprout Salad...
Chocolate banana smoothies in a mason jar.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie (Video)

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Rich velvety chocolate soy milk blended with banana, topped with whipped cream and colorful...
A rice bowl containing ginger rice which is served with miso soup and pickles.

Ginger Rice (Video) 生姜の炊き込みご飯

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My delicious Japanese Ginger Rice recipe with fragrant ginger and deep-fried tofu strips is...
A Japanese red plate containing daifuku mochi.

Daifuku (Video) 大福

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A popular Japanese confection, Daifuku is a small, round mochi filled with sweet red bean paste...
A white bowl containing Broccolini Gomaae.

Broccolini Gomaae (Video) ブロッコリーニの胡麻和え

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Dressed in a savory and nutty sesame sauce, Broccolini Gomaae is a delicious and...
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