Japanese · Iconic
Omakase nigiri
Omakase nigiri (握り), a Tokyo plate from Japan.
25 min449 kcalModerate24 g protein
East Asia
Japan
House cooking from Japan, in East Asia. The recipes are original weeknight readings, not copies of a published book.
152 recipes · Japanese
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Plates critics, chefs, and home cooks ask for by name. Marked Iconic. No crowd-sourced star count.
Japanese · Iconic
Wagyu steak
Wagyu steak (和牛), a Kobe plate from Japan.
45 min279 kcalModerate36 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Japanese · Iconic
Shabu-shabu
Shabu-shabu (しゃぶしゃぶ), a Osaka plate from Japan.
1 hr 20 min295 kcalModerate34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Japanese · Iconic
Miso-glazed cod
Miso-glazed cod (銀だら), a Kyoto plate from Japan.
1 hr 5 min190 kcalModerate25 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Japanese · Iconic
Unagi donburi
Unagi donburi (うな丼), a Tokyo plate from Japan.
45 min407 kcalModerate25 g protein
Japanese · Iconic
Kare raisu
Kare raisu (カレーライス), a Home dish from Japan.
1 hr 5 min496 kcalHealthy31 g protein
Japanese · Iconic
Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki (すき焼き), a Kansai dish from Japan.
1 hr 5 min297 kcalModerate34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Japanese · Iconic
Shoyu chicken ramen
Shoyu chicken ramen, a dish from Japan (醤油ラーメン).
48 min589 kcalModerate47 g protein
Japanese · Iconic
Yakitori
Yakitori, a dish from Japan (焼き鳥).
27 min208 kcalModerate26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Signature dishes
The plates a local table, or a hungry visitor, would expect from Japan.
Japanese · Holiday
Ozoni
Ozoni (お雑煮), a New Year dish from Japan.
1 hr 5 min243 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Miso Maple Salmon
A quick miso-maple glaze on roasted salmon.
24 min619 kcalModerate38 g protein
Japanese
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き), a Osaka dish from Japan.
33 min268 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Takoyaki
Takoyaki (たこ焼き), a Osaka dish from Japan.
33 min179 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Vegetable tempura
Vegetable tempura (天ぷら), a Tokyo dish from Japan.
33 min209 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Oden
Oden (おでん), a Winter dish from Japan.
1 hr 5 min159 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Pork gyoza
Pork gyoza (餃子), a Home dish from Japan.
33 min147 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Katsudon
Katsudon (カツ丼), a Tokyo dish from Japan.
33 min446 kcalModerate28 g protein
Japanese
Omurice
Omurice (オムライス), a Home dish from Japan.
33 min358 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Dorayaki
Dorayaki (どら焼き), a Sweet dish from Japan.
33 min307 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Japanese
Chirashi
Chirashi (ちらし寿司), a Edo dish from Japan.
28 min363 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Hayashi rice
Hayashi rice (ハヤシライス), a Home dish from Japan.
1 hr 5 min411 kcalModerate27 g protein
Japanese
Yakiniku beef
Yakiniku beef (焼肉), a Yakiniku dish from Japan.
33 min200 kcalModerate26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Pork broth ramen
Pork broth ramen (とんこつラーメン), a Hakata dish from Japan.
1 hr 5 min427 kcalModerate37 g protein
Japanese
Miso ramen
Miso ramen (味噌ラーメン), a Sapporo dish from Japan.
1 hr 5 min382 kcalModerate27 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Shogayaki
Shogayaki (生姜焼き), a Home dish from Japan.
33 min331 kcalModerate23 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Korokke
Korokke (コロッケ), a Home dish from Japan.
33 min245 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Hiyashi chuka
Hiyashi chuka (冷やし中華), a Summer dish from Japan.
33 min238 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Japanese
Taiyaki
Taiyaki (たい焼き), a Sweet dish from Japan.
33 min256 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Japanese
Chicken Teriyaki Rice
A homemade teriyaki that is glossy because it reduced, not because it came from a bottle.
30 min461 kcalModerate33 g protein
Japanese
Sweet Tamagoyaki
A rolled omelette, lightly sweet, meant for rice or breakfast.
20 min196 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Japanese
Silken Miso Soup
A clear broth, rice miso stirred off the boil, and soft tofu.
15 min50 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegan
Japanese
Sesame Spinach
Blanched spinach, squeezed dry, dressed with sesame.
15 min56 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Japanese
Pork tonkatsu
Pork tonkatsu, a dish from Japan (とんかつ).
32 min543 kcalModerate37 g protein
Festive
Holiday cooking. Each of these is tagged Holiday.
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Tokyo Chicken Mizutaki
Chicken breast · Napa cabbage · Spinach
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Tokyo Chicken Mizutaki
Tokyo Chicken Mizutaki. Mizutaki is a clear chicken hot pot. Keep the broth pale and add the greens at the end so they stay green.
37 min365 kcalHealthy48 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Miso-Grilled Tofu
Firm tofu · White miso · Spinach
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Tokyo Miso-Grilled Tofu
Tokyo Miso-Grilled Tofu. Dengaku is a miso glaze on grilled tofu. Use a thin coat so the sodium stays in bounds, and grill the eggplant beside it.
29 min221 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
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Tokyo Spinach Ohitashi with Tofu
Spinach · Firm tofu · Sesame seeds
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Tokyo Spinach Ohitashi with Tofu
Tokyo Spinach Ohitashi with Tofu. Ohitashi is blanched spinach in a light soy broth. Tofu beside it makes the side a meal, and the sesame is a teaspoon.
37 min215 kcalHealthy20 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Salmon and Daikon
Salmon · Daikon · Spinach
Japanese
Tokyo Salmon and Daikon
Tokyo Salmon and Daikon. Simmer the daikon until it is translucent, then lay the salmon on top to poach. The fish should flake and not boil.
37 min264 kcalHealthy22 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Chicken Soboro Rice
Chicken breast · Dry brown rice · Spinach
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Tokyo Chicken Soboro Rice
Tokyo Chicken Soboro Rice. Soboro is finely cooked chicken over rice. Crumble it in the pan with a teaspoon of oil and a little soy, and keep an egg soft on the side if you want...
27 min428 kcalHealthy42 g protein
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Tokyo Miso Eggplant
Eggplant · Firm tofu · White miso
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Tokyo Miso Eggplant
Tokyo Miso Eggplant. Eggplant simmers in a thin miso broth until it slumps. A heavy glaze would blow the salt, so the miso stays at a spoon.
47 min238 kcalHealthy21 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Kinpira Carrot and Shiitake
Carrot · Shiitake mushroom · Firm tofu
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Tokyo Kinpira Carrot and Shiitake
Tokyo Kinpira Carrot and Shiitake. Kinpira is a dry-ish saute. Carrot and shiitake replace burdock, and a teaspoon of oil is the whole pan.
27 min247 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
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Tokyo Hot Tofu
Firm tofu · Dried kombu · Spinach
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Tokyo Hot Tofu
Tokyo Hot Tofu. Yudofu is tofu warmed in kombu broth, not fried. The broth should barely move, or the tofu breaks.
37 min226 kcalHealthy22 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Chicken Tsukune
Chicken breast · Scallion · Spinach
Japanese
Tokyo Chicken Tsukune
Tokyo Chicken Tsukune. Tsukune are grilled chicken meatballs. Shape them small, grill them through, and skip the sweet tare in favor of a little soy.
29 min242 kcalHealthy33 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
🇯🇵 JapanEast Asia
Tokyo Wakame and Cucumber
Wakame, dried · Cucumber · Firm tofu
Japanese
Tokyo Wakame and Cucumber
Tokyo Wakame and Cucumber. A vinegar salad. Soak the wakame, squeeze it, and keep the portion small because dried wakame is salty.
30 min213 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Octopus with Vinegar
Octopus · Cucumber · Spinach
Japanese
Tokyo Octopus with Vinegar
Tokyo Octopus with Vinegar. Poach the octopus until tender, slice it, and dress it with vinegar and cucumber. It should be cool and clean.
34 min192 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Mushroom Rice
Shiitake mushroom · Cremini mushroom · Dry brown rice
Japanese
Tokyo Mushroom Rice
Tokyo Mushroom Rice. Mushrooms steamed with rice so the rice drinks their juice. No butter. A few drops of soy at the end.
29 min267 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
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Tokyo Salmon Rice Soup
Salmon · Dry brown rice · Spinach
Japanese
Tokyo Salmon Rice Soup
Tokyo Salmon Rice Soup. Zosui is rice simmered in broth until soft, with salmon and a ribbon of egg. It should be soupier than a risotto.
37 min383 kcalHealthy26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Chicken and Vegetable Nimono
Chicken breast · Carrot · Shiitake mushroom
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Tokyo Chicken and Vegetable Nimono
Tokyo Chicken and Vegetable Nimono. Chikuzenni is chicken simmered with root vegetables. Breast meat goes in late so it does not dry while the carrot softens.
37 min292 kcalHealthy36 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Vegetable and Tofu Soup
Firm tofu · Daikon · Carrot
Japanese
Tokyo Vegetable and Tofu Soup
Tokyo Vegetable and Tofu Soup. Kenchin is a temple soup of tofu and vegetables. Crumble a little tofu into the broth for body.
37 min271 kcalHealthy24 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Pork and Miso Soup
Pork tenderloin · White miso · Daikon
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Tokyo Pork and Miso Soup
Tokyo Pork and Miso Soup. Tonjiru is pork and miso. Dissolve the miso off the boil so it stays fragrant and you do not need a heavy hand.
37 min245 kcalHealthy33 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Salt-Roasted Trout
Trout · Spinach · Lemon
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Tokyo Salt-Roasted Trout
Tokyo Salt-Roasted Trout. Salt-grilled fish is a pinch of salt and high heat, not a brine. Roast the trout until the skin would have crackled and the flesh flakes.
43 min277 kcalHealthy31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Soy-Simmered Tuna Rice
Canned tuna in water · Dry brown rice · Spinach
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Tokyo Soy-Simmered Tuna Rice
Tokyo Soy-Simmered Tuna Rice. Simmer drained tuna in a spoon of soy until it flakes, then spoon it over rice. It is cooked, not a raw sashimi bowl.
37 min227 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
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Tokyo Chicken and Soba
Chicken breast · Dry soba · Spinach
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Tokyo Chicken and Soba
Tokyo Chicken and Soba. Chicken and soba in a light broth. Boil the soba separately and rinse it so the broth stays clear.
27 min293 kcalHealthy35 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Kyoto Tofu and Spinach
Firm tofu · Spinach · Dried kombu
Japanese
Kyoto Tofu and Spinach
Kyoto Tofu and Spinach. Kyoto yudofu is almost austere. Kombu broth, tofu, and spinach, with a drop of soy at the table.
37 min215 kcalHealthy21 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Kyoto Miso-Simmered Cod
Cod · White miso · Spinach
Japanese
Kyoto Miso-Simmered Cod
Kyoto Miso-Simmered Cod. Miso-glazed cod is already in the library as a richer plate. This one simmers cod in a thin miso broth with daikon.
37 min172 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
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Kyoto Miso Eggplant
Eggplant · White miso · Spinach
Japanese
Kyoto Miso Eggplant
Kyoto Miso Eggplant. Grill eggplant halves and paint them with a thin miso. Tofu and spinach make it dinner rather than a single bite.
29 min222 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
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Kyoto Simmered Pumpkin
Pumpkin · Firm tofu · Spinach
Japanese
Kyoto Simmered Pumpkin
Kyoto Simmered Pumpkin. Kabocha simmered until a chopstick slips in, with tofu in the same pot. A pinch of soy is enough. The sweetness is already in the squash.
37 min218 kcalHealthy20 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Osaka Simmered Beef and Onion
Beef sirloin · Yellow onion · Potato
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Osaka Simmered Beef and Onion
Osaka Simmered Beef and Onion. Nikujaga is in the library. This Osaka bowl is beef and onion with potato, simmered, not a sweet stew.
37 min323 kcalHealthy34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal