Weeknight Dinner

Looking for a quick, easy, and delicious meal for a busy weeknight? Take a look at Nami’s collection. These are her 100 go-to recipes for weeknight meals. (Baked Chicken Katsu →)

A white plate containing Baked Chicken Katsu (Japanese Chicken Cutlets) and shredded cabbage salad.
A plate containing Japanese Pizza Toast made with Japanese milk bread, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and various toppings.
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Pizza Toast ピザトースト

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Pizza Toast made with a thick slice of Japanese milk bread, tomato sauce, ham,...
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Zaru Soba (Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Dipping Sauce) | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
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Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles) ざるそば

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Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles) is one of the most popular Japanese dish to...
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A bowl containing Soboro Don (seasoned ground chicken and scrambled egg over rice).
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Soboro Don (Ground Chicken Bowl) そぼろ丼

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With sweet-savory ground chicken and scrambled eggs on top of steamed rice, Soboro Don...
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A Japanese blue and white bowl containing Mapo Tofu over steamed rice.
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Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu) (Video) 麻婆豆腐

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The Japanese-style Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu) is incredibly flavorful but less spicy than the...
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A octagon plate containing Tenshinhan (Crab Omelette Over Rice).
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Tenshinhan (Crab Omelette Over Rice) 天津飯

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Tender omelette served over dome-shaped steamed rice and blanketed in a thick sweet and...
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A white round plate containing Yaki Udon (Japanese Stir-Fried Udon Noodles) garnished with red pickled ginger.
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Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles) (Video) 焼きうどん

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Yaki Udon is Japanese stir-fried udon noodles made with your choice of protein and...
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A donburi rice bowl containing gyudon, simmered beef and onions over steamed rice.
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Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl) 牛丼

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Thinly sliced beef simmered with tender onions and savory-sweet sauce, Gyudon or Japanese Beef...
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A Japanese ceramic plate containing Pork Kimchi Stir-Fry called Buta Kimchi. It's served with steamed rice.
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Pork Kimchi Stir-Fry (Buta Kimchi) 豚キムチ炒め

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Pork Kimchi Stir-Fry, known as Buta Kimchi in Japan, is a popular home-cooked dish...
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A Japanese donburi bowl containing Tanindon, which is simmered beef and egg over steamed rice.
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Tanindon (Beef and Egg Rice Bowl) 他人丼

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Quick and delicious, this Beef and Egg Rice Bowl called Tanindon is comfort food...
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Soba Noodle Soup with shrimp in a bowl | easy Japanese recipes at justonecookbook.com
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Soba Noodle Soup (Video) 温かいお蕎麦

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Learn how to make authentic soba noodle soup with a variety of toppings, including...
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A plate containing Teriyaki Salmon served with steamed rice and miso soup.
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Teriyaki Salmon (Video) 鮭の照り焼き

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Quick and easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe. Salmon fillets are pan-grilled to tender perfection in...
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A white plate containing Yakisoba (Japanese Stir Fry Noodles).
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Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)(Video) 焼きそば

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Yakisoba is a classic Japanese stir fry noodles seasoned with sweet & savory sauce...
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