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.

A white plate containing Broiled Miso Salmon served over ginger rice.
A white plate containing Broiled Miso Salmon served over ginger rice.

Miso Salmon (Video) 味噌サーモン

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This Miso Salmon is a magical weeknight meal! Marinated in a sweet and savory...
A white and blue plate containing frisee and radicchio lettuce, thinly sliced watermelon radish, and heirloom tomatoes, drizzled with Japanese onion dressing.

A Million-Dollar Japanese Onion Dressing 玉ねぎドレッシング

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Sweet and simple Japanese Onion Dressing has an incredible depth of flavor from mild...
A fluted plate containing baked Tonkatsu drizzled with tonkatsu sauce, shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, and tomato wedges.

Baked Tonkatsu (Video) 揚げないとんかつ

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This Baked Tonkatsu recipe with the right techniques and tips is a total game...
A tall glass filled with iced hojicha latte, showing two layers of milk and chocolate-color roasted green tea (hojicha).

Iced Hojicha Latte アイスほうじ茶ラテ

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Made with roasted green tea powder, Iced Hojicha Latte is a beautiful and low-caffeine...
An oval plate containing 3 pieces of Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) placed on a bamboo leaf.

Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) (Video) おにぎり

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With a variety of fillings, Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) are a beloved food in...
A fluted bowl containing Pickled Watermelon Rind.

Pickled Watermelon Rind (Video) スイカの漬物

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Don‘t throw away your watermelon rinds! With a few Japanese condiments, you can turn it...
A glassware containing Japanese cold tofu topped with green onion and grated ginger and drizzled with soy sauce.

Japanese Cold Tofu (Hiyayakko) 冷奴

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Silky and smooth Hiyayakko or Japanese Cold Tofu is a perfect appetizer or side...
A white plate containing zucchini corn stir fry seasoned with miso butter.

Zucchini Corn Stir Fry

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Celebrate summer with quick and easy Zucchini Corn Stir-Fry with savory miso, garlic, and...
Tall glass cups containing Iced Matcha Latte.

Iced Matcha Latte (Video) アイス抹茶ラテ

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Refreshing and creamy Iced Matcha Latte is perfect for warm days. It‘s so easy...
Japanese Cucumbers on a Stick served over iced cubes in wooden bowl.

Japanese Pickled Cucumber on a Stick

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Cool down with Japanese Pickled Cucumber on a Stick (Kyuri Asazuke), a popular street snack...
A white bowl containing Shiso Pesto Pasta garnished with shaved Parmesan cheese and shiso leaves.

Shiso Pesto Pasta (Video) 大葉ジェノベーゼパスタ

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With homemade green perilla pesto sauce, this Shiso Pesto Pasta is a light and...
A glass container with fresh shiso leaves marinated in garlic soy sauce.

Shiso Garlic Soy Sauce 大葉にんにく醤油

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My easy recipe for Shiso Garlic Soy Sauce is based on the infused condiment...
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