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Japanese Cuisine

Join me as I explore Japanese cuisine. From mastering the essential skill of cooking perfectly plump sushi rice to understanding the delicate balance of flavours in fundamental Japanese sauces, this category is your introduction to the flavours of Japan. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a curious beginner, the in-depth posts will guide you through the intricacies of making authentic Japanese noodle dishes, such as vibrant soba noodles, slurp-worthy udon noodles and more Japanese-inspired dishes.

Homemade shichimi togarashi in a bowl surrounded by sprinkles of more shichimi. It is a fine red powder flecked with white and black sesame seeds.
Asian Recipes | Condiments & Sauces | Japanese Cuisine

Shichimi Togarashi (Japanese Seven Spice Blend)

Japanese white sauce (yum yum sauce) in a small bowl with a serving spoon.
Asian Recipes | Condiments & Sauces | Japanese Cuisine

Japanese White Sauce (Homemade Yum Yum Sauce)

Pouring broth over udon noodles with a raw egg yolk for tsukimi udon.
Asian Recipes | Japanese Cuisine | Main Dish Recipes | Quick & Easy Recipes | Soup & Stew Recipes

Tsukimi Udon (Japanese Moon Viewing Noodle Soup)

A bowl with kake udon (simple Japanese udon noodle soup) and a pair of chopsticks.
Asian Recipes | Japanese Cuisine | Main Dish Recipes | Quick & Easy Recipes | Soup & Stew Recipes

Kake Udon (Simple Japanese Udon Noodle Soup)

Nasu dengaku (eggplant sliced in half and grilled with miso sauce) in a traditional Japanese ceramic bowl.
Asian Recipes | Japanese Cuisine | Sides & Salad Recipes | Vegan Recipes

Nasu Dengaku (Japanese Miso Glazed Eggplant)

Cold soba noodles dipped into Japanese noodle dipping sauce.
Asian Recipes | Japanese Cuisine | Main Dish Recipes | Quick & Easy Recipes

Cold Soba Noodles With Dipping Sauce (Zaru Soba)

A weck jar with mentsuyu and soba noodles and sesame seeds in the background.
Asian Recipes | Condiments & Sauces | Japanese Cuisine

Mentsuyu (Japanese Noodle Soup Base)

A spoon of yakisoba sauce from a glass jar placed on Japanese crockery.
Asian Recipes | Condiments & Sauces | Japanese Cuisine

Yakisoba Sauce (Homemade Japanese Noodle Sauce)

A teaspoon of homemade okonomiyaki sauce scooped from a small bowl.
Asian Recipes | Condiments & Sauces | Japanese Cuisine

Homemade Okonomiyaki Sauce

Close-up of a gold teaspoon with creamy miso caramel sauce.
Asian Recipes | Condiments & Sauces | Japanese Cuisine

Miso Caramel Sauce

A bowl of miso sauce with a golden teaspoon.
Asian Recipes | Condiments & Sauces | Japanese Cuisine | Vegan Recipes

Miso Sauce, Marinade and Glaze

Large curds of creamy miso scrambled eggs viewed up close.
Asian Recipes | Breakfast Recipes | Japanese Cuisine

Miso scrambled eggs (Japanese-style)

A small ceramic bowl with miso butter next to a butter knife.
Asian Recipes | Condiments & Sauces | Japanese Cuisine

Miso Butter

A close-up view of an uramaki sushi roll filled with avocado and cucumber, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
How To's & Ingredient Info | Japanese Cuisine

How to Roll Inside-Out Sushi Rolls (Uramaki)

Sushi rice in a dark brown Japanese ceramic bowl on a bamboo mat with wooden chopsticks.
How To's & Ingredient Info | Japanese Cuisine

How to Cook Sushi Rice (Easy Stovetop Recipe)

A pair of wooden chopsticks picking up a cluster of sticky sushi rice from a ceramic Japanese bowl with an instant pot visible in the background.
How To's & Ingredient Info | Japanese Cuisine

How to Make Instant Pot Short-Grain Rice (Perfect For Sushi)

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