Vegan/Vegetarian Adaptable

Here are easy-to-convert vegan and vegetarian dishes where you could easily switch out one or two ingredients. For any recipes using dashi, use vegetarian dashi like kombu dashi or shiitake dashi.

Vegetarian ramen served in a black ramen bowl.
A ceramic bowl containing Oroshi Soba, chilled buckwheat noodles with grated daikon and savory sauce.
Main

Oroshi Soba (Video) おろし蕎麦

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Oroshi Soba is refreshing chilled buckwheat noodles served in a savory dashi-based sauce and...
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A white bowl containing cold curry udon with sliced pork, boiled egg, and fresh vegetables.
Main

Cold Curry Udon 冷やしカレーうどん

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Cold Curry Udon is chilled udon soaked in curry soup, topped with sliced pork,...
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Three pieces of Teriyaki Tofu are placed on a Japanese blue plate | Easy. Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
Main

Teriyaki Tofu 照り焼き豆腐

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Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this pan-fried Teriyaki Tofu is...
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Three kinds of vegetable miso soups; each served in a Japanese wooden bowl.
Breakfast

Vegetable Miso Soup 野菜のお味噌汁

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A bowl of piping hot Vegetable Miso Soup is a simple mix of comfort,...
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Pork belly and vegetable miso soup served in the Japanese wooden bowl.
Breakfast

Miso Soup with Yuzu Kosho 柚子胡椒入りお味噌汁

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Cozy up and enjoy this hearty pork belly miso soup with loads of vegetables...
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A blue and white plate containing garlic fried rice and skewered grilled shrimp.
Main

Japanese Garlic Fried Rice ガーリックライス

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Garlicky and buttery, this simple Japanese Garlic Fried Rice topped with garlic chips is...
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A white plate containing Japanese-style Stir Fry Vegetables (Yasai Itame).
Main

Stir-Fried Vegetables (Yasai Itame) (Video) 野菜炒め

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Savory and easy Japanese Stir-Fried Vegetables (Yasai Itame) with carrots, cabbage, snow peas, and...
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A donabe containing vegetables and pork in a savory miso soy milk broth.
Soup + Stew

Soy Milk Hot Pot 豆乳鍋

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Delicious Japanese Soy Milk Hot Pot recipe with napa cabbage, mushrooms, and thinly sliced...
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Ceramic plates containing round Kabocha Croquettes (Korokke).
Main

Kabocha Croquettes (Korokke) かぼちゃコロッケ

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Kabocha croquettes (korokke) is our family's fall favorite. Crispy on the outside and naturally...
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A Japanese ceramic containing Homemade Ponzu Sauce. It's on a tray along with all the ingredients used for the sauce.
Homemade Ingredient

Homemade Ponzu Sauce (Video) ポン酢

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Ponzu is a classic Japanese condiment that is both refreshing and versatile. Enjoy making...
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A donabe containing pork, cabbage, tofu, and mushrooms in a kombu broth.
Soup + Stew

Hot Pot for One 白菜と豚バラの一人鍋 – ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’

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Fast, easy Hot Pot for One. Tender pork belly cooked in a delicious...
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A white plate containing Okonomiyaki, Japanese savory pancake.
Main

Okonomiyaki Recipe (Video) お好み焼き

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Hailing from Osaka, Okonomiyaki is a delicious Japanese savory pancake made with flour, eggs,...
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