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  • Bánh Mì Thịt Xá Xíu
  • Hanetsuki Gyoza with crispy wings of batter radiating out from the juicy dumplings.
    Crispy Hanetsuki Gyoza
  • The ultimate guide to making Japanese Rice Balls, or onigiri, and shaping them into perfect triangles without a mold.
    How to Make Onigiri
  • A glossy mirrorlike shine is the hallmark of any great Japanese chicken teriyaki, and this one comes together from just 4 simple ingredients.
    Teriyaki Chicken Recipe (Authentic Japanese )
  • Beef Cheek Confit with Caramelized Turnips
  • Ogura toast made with toasted japanese sandwich bread topped with sweet red bean paste and butter.
    Ogura Toast
  • Juicy tender pork chop smothered with onions.
    Best Pork Chops
  • Matcha oatmeal makes for a delicious healthy breakfast with loads of fiber and antioxidents with a kick of caffeine. Topped with coconut cream, fresh berries, and pumpkin seeds.
    Matcha Oatmeal
  • Chicken Rendang
  • Ultra-crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside these Crispy Tofu Bites are glazed with a savory sweet sauce that's loaded with ginger, garlic and black pepper. The perfect plant-based appetier.
    Crispy Tofu Bites
  • Easy shrimp rice bowl with plump juicy shrimp glazed with a decadent garlic butter-soy sauce on a bed of rice.
    Shrimp Rice Bowl
  • Braised Chicken Tacos
  • Breaking a raw egg over a bowl of golden Tamago Kake Gohan (raw egg on rice).
    Tamago Kake Gohan (Raw Egg On Rice)
  • Crisp Chicken Karaage with green beans and a wedge of lemon.
    Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
  • Tonjiru is a simple Japanese soup/stew loaded with tender pork and vegetables in a savory miso broth. It's so easy and satisfying; it's a favorite in homes around Japan in winter.
    Tonjiru (Japanese Pork Soup)
  • A plate of Kaki Fry, or Japanese Fried Oysters with an ultra-crispy panko crust and plump briny center.
    Panko Fried Oysters (Kaki Fry)
  • With slippery, garlicky Japanese dumplings in a comforting dashi broth with mushrooms and veggies, this gyoza soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day.
    Easy Gyoza Soup
  • Katsu curry or cutlet curry is a classic Japanese comfort food made with a crispy pork cutlet sauced with rich Japanese curry sauce.
    Katsu Curry (カツカレー)
  • In Chaliapin Steak, onions are used to tenderize beef before it's grilled and topped with onions sauteed with red wine.
    Chaliapin Steak Don
  • This crispy Japanese potato croquette is filled with a velvety potato filling studded with sweet caramelized onions and hand-minced pork.
    Korokke (Japanese Potato Croquettes)
  • This Japanese Curry made from scratch gets its flavor and thickness through the power of fruits and vegetables. It's the perfect hearty winter meal for groups of kids and grownups alike.
    Japanese Chicken Curry
  • Closeup of a sliced A5 wagyu steak cooked to medium rare with a Japanese steak sauce and garlic chips.
    How to Cook Wagyu Steak
  • Japanese curry served over rice.
    Japanese Curry from Scratch
  • Katsudon (Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl)
  • With spaghetti and spicy cod roe in a creamy sauce, this Mentaiko Pasta is a classic Japanese-Italian mashup that's as easy to make as it is delicous.
    Creamy Mentaiko Pasta
  • Marbled A5 grade wagyu beef is the key to the texture of this sandwich. Crisp on the outside, and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside, this Wagyu Katsu Sandwich is a decadent splurge that ou can make at home.
    Wagyu Katsu Sandwich
  • If you have butter, soy sauce, and spaghetti in your pantry, you can make this mouthwatering Japanese pasta.
    Butter Shoyu Pasta
  • Tender, juicy Japanese style Hamburg Steak glazed with teriyaki sauce.
    Japanese Hamburger Steak
  • Nikujaga (Meat and Potatoes)
  • Tsukune
  • Sparerib Oden
  • Shiromiso Tonjiru (Pork and White Miso Soup)
  • Nikujaga (literally "meat and potatoes") is an easy Japanese stew that comes together in under 30 minutes form just a handful of ingredients that get thrown in a pot together and simmered until flavorful and delicious.
    Quick Nikujaga (Meat and Potato Stew)
  • With cubes of pork braised with ginger, garlic and scallions until melt-in-your-mouth tender, this Kakuni recipe is Japanese favorite that makes for a delicious topping for ramen.
    Shio Kakuni (Salt Braised Pork Belly)
  • This Japanese beef bowl is loaded with tender beef, sweet scallions and creamy egg cooked in a sweet and savory broth.
    Tanindon (Beef & Egg Bowl)
  • Nikujaga is a classic Japanese stew that's traditionally made with meat and potatoes. For this plant-based version, two types of meaty mushrooms stand-in for the beef.
    Vegan Nikujaga
  • Tokachi Butadon is an easy grilled Japanese pork bowl serve on a bed of rice.
    Japanese Pork Bowl (Butadon)
  • The predecessor to Gyudon, Gyunabe is a historical Japanese dish that shows up in a bento box in Demon Slayer.
    Rengoku's Demon Slayer Bento
  • Japanese beef bowl recipe or gyudon with thinly sliced beef simmered with onions in a savory broth, topped with sesame seeds, scallions and red pickled ginger over a bowl of rice.
    Yoshinoya Beef Bowl
  • A stack of tempura chicken tenders that are flavorful and juicy on the inside with a light and crispy tempura batter coating on the outside.
    Chicken Tempura (Toriten)
  • A stunning close-up of gyudon captures tender slices of perfectly cooked wagyu beef glistening with a rich, savory sauce. The vibrant orange egg yolk rests at the center.
    Best Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)
  • Juicy chicken breast teriyaki glazed with honey teriyaki sauce.
    Honey Teriyaki Chicken

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