Japanese Breakfast

Weekend breakfasts were something I looked forward to growing up. My mother would put out a traditional Japanese breakfast with rice, miso soup, and small dishes that changed from week to week. Part of the fun was seeing what would be on the table.

That variety is what makes this way of eating so satisfying. A bite of savory grilled fish leads to some rice, then perhaps a little sweet rolled omelette or a crisp pickle. The Japanese breakfast foods below give you the pieces to build your own spread, and a side dish saved from dinner can make the morning prep a little easier.