Vegetarian

Browse our delicious & inspiring vegetarian recipes here! Try the Japanese Spinach Salad, Vegetarian RamenSweet Onion Takikomi Gohan, and Kimchi Fried Rice. The list also includes easy-to-convert vegetarian dishes you can adapt. Perfect for everyday vegetarians and the meat-free Monday crowd.

A white bowl containing Vegetarian Udon Noodle Soup topped with bok choy, fried tofu, minced mushroom, and crispy eggplant.
A white ceramic bowl containing Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes (Daigaku Imo) served with green tea.

Candied Sweet Potatoes (Daigaku Imo) 大学芋

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Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes (Daigaku Imo) are fried till crisp and tender and covered...
The wooden plate containing black sesame cookies.

Black Sesame Cookies 黒胡麻クッキー

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These delicious Black Sesame Cookies are buttery, nutty, and crisp with the perfect combination...
Japanese lacquer bowls containing red bean soup with mochi.

Zenzai (Oshiruko) – Red Bean Soup with Mochi ぜんざい

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Learn 3 ways to make a popular Japanese winter dessert at home called Zenzai...
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...
Daikon and carrot pickled in sweet vinegar, served in Japanese ceramic bowls.

Tsukemono – Amazuzuke (Sweet Vinegar Pickling) 甘酢漬け

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Pickled in sweet vinegar, Amazuzuke cleanses the palate and enhances the flavors of your...
Homemade glazed and matcha glazed pon de ring donuts on a wire rack.

Pon de Ring Donut Recipe ポンデリング

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Here’s my copycat recipe for the popular Pon de Ring Donut from Mr. Donut in...
Spinach ohitashi in white ceramic plates.

Spinach Ohitashi (Japanese Spinach Salad) ほうれん草のお浸し

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Steeped in a dashi-based broth, Japanese Spinach Salad uses the classic yet simple ohitashi method to...
Simmered koyadofu with snow peas in a black ceramic bowl.

Simmered Koyadofu (Video) 高野豆腐の煮物

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Made with freeze-dried tofu, this Simmered Koyadofu soaked in soy-dashi broth is a classic...
A white plate containing blanched broccoli tossed with sesame seeds.

Broccoli Blanched with Sesame Oil ブロッコリーの塩ごま油茹で

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The best way to keep your broccoli fresh and tasty is to blanch it...
Negi Miso (Leek & Miso Sauce) in a weck jar.

Negi Miso (Leek & Miso Sauce) ねぎ味噌

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Negi Miso (Leek and Miso Sauce) is a great all-purpose condiment to use to...
Spinach with sesame miso sauce in a Japanese ceramic bowl.

Spinach with Sesame Miso Sauce ほうれん草の胡麻味噌和え

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Freshly blanched spinach dressed in a nutty and savory sesame miso sauce, this flavorful...
Hot buckwheat tea (sobacha) served in a glass cup.

Buckwheat Tea (Sobacha) そば茶

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Brew from buckwheat grains and served hot or cold, this healthy and delicious Buckwheat...
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