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Japanese Chinese

Welcome to the exciting world of Wafu-Chuka ryouri (Japanese Style Chinese cuisine). Although ramen, gyoza, and karaage are considered Japanese food, these mouthwatering recipes crossed the sea and landed in Japan, evolving into unique culinary creations. I'll guide you through the fascinating history and evolution of these dishes while teaching you the tips and techniques to master them in your kitchen. So join me in this delicious adventure, and let's celebrate the rich history and cultural fusion of these Chinese-inspired Japanese dishes.

  • A plate of homemade Japanese yakisoba (stir-fried ramen noodles) with pork cabbage, onions and benishoga (red pickled ginger).
    Yakisoba
  • A juicy roll of chicken seasoned and steamed.
    Chicken Chashu
  • Chinese chives and eggs on a brown plate and beige napkin with a wooden spoon and glass full of shochu on the rocks.
    Niratama (ニラ玉)
  • Savory and mildly spicy, the Japanese version of Mapo Tofu is an easy weeknight stir-fry that goes great over a bowl of rice.
    Japanese Mapo Tofu (Mabo Dofu )
  • Cold udon noodles in a creamy sesame broth topped with spicy chili oil and beef.
    Spicy Cold Sesame Noodles
  • Ramen Eggs are Japanese soft-boiled eggs that are marinated in an umami-packed sauce.
    Ramen Egg (Ajitama)
  • These meatless gyoza (Japanese dumplings) are just as flavorful as the original with a crisp pan-fried bottom and steamed noodly top.
    Vegetable Gyoza (Vegan)
  • Hanetsuki Gyoza with crispy wings of batter radiating out from the juicy dumplings.
    Crispy Hanetsuki Gyoza
  • Crisp Chicken Karaage with green beans and a wedge of lemon.
    Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
  • 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
  • Throw together a delicious Japanese fried rice that comes together in minutes from a handful of ingredients with this Yakimeshi recipe.
    Yakimeshi (Japanese Fried Rice)
  • Japanese Chashu
  • Vegan Gyoza (Tofu)
  • A plate of golden shiso gyoza with dipping sauce.
    Shiso Gyoza
  • These Japanese gyoza highlight the tantalizing interplay between the crisp pan-fried wrapper and blissfully juicy pork and cabbage filling.
    Best Japanese Gyoza
  • A trio of vibrant gyoza sauces Traditional, Miso, and Chinese-style potsticker dumpling sauces come together in minutes, ready to elevate a plate of delicious gyoza to new heights.
    How to Make Gyoza Sauce
  • Best Nikuman (Japanese Pork Buns)
  • Japanese-style sweet and sour chicken with chicken and vegetables glazed with black vinegar sweet and sour sauce.
    Japanese Sweet & Sour Chicken
  • These easy spicy sesame ramen noodles are topped with an umami-bomb ground meat stir-fry.
    Tantanmen (Soupless)
  • Japanese crab omelette blanketed in a savory gravy made from dashi stock and garnished with mitsuba leaves.
    Crab Omelette (Kanitama)
  • This authentic spicy ramen (Tantanmen) tastes like it came from a noodle shop in Japan, but it comes together in under 30 minutes.
    Spicy Tantanmen
  • A close-up of Sapporo-style miso ramen, highlighting the luscious broth, tender pork slices, and vibrant toppings like corn and green onions.
    Miso Ramen
  • A beautifully plated bowl of shoyu ramen with chicken chashu, soft-boiled egg, menma, narutomaki, and scallions, served alongside rustic wooden chopsticks and spoon.
    Shoyu Ramen
  • A bowl of spicy mazesoba ramen noodles with scallion oil and spicy pork.
    Mazemen (Mazesoba)
  • Tonkotsu Ramen
  • The perfect topping for ramen, these Ajitsuke Tamago (seasoned eggs) are seasoned all the way to their golden yolks.
    White Ramen Egg (Ajitsuke Tamago)
  • Hokkaido-style Miso Ramen
  • Japanese-style spring rolls, or harumaki, are filled with meat, veggies, mushrooms, and a savory sauce.
    Harumaki
  • Shrimp and Pork Shumai dumplings being picked up with chopsticks.
    Shumai
  • With rich, creamy eggplant braised in a spicy savory sauce, Mapo Eggplant is a classic Japanese-style Chinese stir-fry.
    Mapo Nasu
  • Crunchy smashed cucumbers dressed with a nutty and spicy sesame sauce.
    Smashed Cucumber Salad
  • Plump, springy shrimp glazed in a sweet and spicy chili sauce is a modern Japanese-style Chinese classic known as Ebi Chili in Japan.
    Chili Shrimp (Ebi Chili)
  • Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen
  • Chicken Ramen
  • Homemade ramen noodles.
    Homemade Ramen Noodles
  • Melt-in-your-mouth tender, pork belly kakuni cubes bathe in a rich, umami-laden sauce, paired with vibrant bok choy, golden soft-boiled eggs, and a steaming bowl of rice for the ultimate comfort meal.
    Japanese Braised Pork Belly (Kakuni)
  • This tender, juicy Japanese pork steak, or Tonteki, is glazed in a savory sweet sauce and topped with crispy fried garlic.
    Tonteki (Japanese Pork Steak)
  • Topped with sweet tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, savory ham, and golden threads of egg, this easy ramen salad (hiyashi chuka) is the perfect summer meal.
    Hiyashi Chuka
  • Shrimp Shumai
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