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Low-Carb

Are you looking to cut back on carbs? Trust me; you won't miss them when you indulge in these flavorful low-carb recipes! I've compiled a fantastic array of tasty options for meat eaters and vegetarians. Try my easy-to-follow recipes like Mapo Tofu or Chicken and Cabbage Stew, and discover how satisfying low-carb main dishes can be. Also, be sure to check out my Hasselback Eggplant and Caramelized Shredded Brussels Sprouts recipes for some delicious side dishes.

  • Grilled salt-cured salmon is a staple of traditional japanese breakfasts. This easy grilled salmon recipe includes just 3 ingredients.
    Japanese Breakfast Salmon
  • Simple and flavorful this pan-roasted cod is served with an easy pan-sauce made from white wine, tomatoes and basil.
    Pan-Roasted Cod with Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce
  • Cabbage Rolls
  • A plate of easy small batch kimchi
    Small Batch Kimchi
  • Crispy Atsuaage tofu topped with scallions and ginger makes for a delicious Japanese appetizer.
    Atsuage
  • A good dashi is the key to good miso soup, and this easy dashi recipe uses just 2 ingredients and comes together in minutes.
    Dashi Recipe
  • 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)
  • A juicy roll of chicken seasoned and steamed.
    Chicken Chashu
  • Mentsuyu can be dilluated with various amounts of water to make either a dipping sauce for cold noodles or a soup for hot noodle soups.
    Mentsuyu (Japanese Noodle Sauce)
  • Vegan-friendly poke made from tender carrots, sweet onions, limu and inamona.
    Vegan Poke Bowl
  • Homemade Sauerkraut (Choucroute)
  • Ossobuco Beef
  • Basic Tomato Sauce
  • Aromatic ginger scallion oil takes this easy pan-fried chicken with crispy skin to the next level.
    Crispy Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce
  • Asari Miso Soup
  • Miso butter glazed salmon steamed on a bed of sweet vegetables.
    Miso Butter Salmon (Chan Chan Yaki)
  • Roast Chicken with Crispy Skin
  • Tangy Hot and Sour Soup in an earthenware bowl.
    Hot and Sour Soup
  • Steaming chicken between layers of cabbage with onions, garlic, tomatoes and bacon makes this chicken stew easy and delicious!
    Cabbage & Chicken Stew
  • Based in Buddhist monk cuisine, Kenchinjiru is a vegan Japanese soup that's loaded with veggies and tofu in a savory shiitake mushroom stock.
    Kenchinjiru (Vegan Japanese Soup)
  • Tuna Tartare with Yuzu Gelée
  • Kanpaccio (Kanpachi Carpaccio) is a delightfully simple appetizer with paperthin slices of Kanpachi (Greater Amberjack) seasoned with olive oil, cheese and lime zest.
    Kanpachi Carpaccio (Kanpaccio)
  • Black Pepper Beef is a classic Chinese stir-fry made with beef, onions, and peppers.
    Black Pepper Beef
  • Masoor Dal
  • With blanched spinach tossed with a nutty Japanese sesame sauce, this easy side dish comes together from just 4 ingredients.
    Spinach Goma Ae
  • Niku Miso
  • Delicious hot Spinach Dip that's plant-based.
    Vegan Spinach Dip
  • Close-up shot of a wooden bowl filled with homemade kinako powder, its golden hue hinting at its rich, nutty flavor. With kinako doughnuts and kinako butter in the background.
    Kinako (Roasted Soybean Powder)
  • Close-up of vibrant Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps showcasing the tender ground chicken and basil filling.
    Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • Ramen Eggs are Japanese soft-boiled eggs that are marinated in an umami-packed sauce.
    Ramen Egg (Ajitama)
  • A colorful display of vegetables makes this soup appetizing even before you take a bite.
    Soup Curry
  • Perfect Sunny Side Up Eggs
  • This easy trick will make your poached eggs perfectly oval without whispy egg whites.
    How to Make Poached Eggs
  • The best Spicy Salmon Poke recipe. With rich salmon, creamy avocado, crunchy tobiko, sweet onions and fresh cilantro seasoned with a sriracha sesame sauce and served over a bowl of hot rice.
    Spicy Salmon Poke
  • Cheesy and delicious savory granola bars are loaded with cheddar, parmesan, oats, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and chia seeds and baked until crisp.
    Cheesy Savory Granola Bars
  • Sole Meunière
  • Pickled Jalapeños (escabeche)
  • Buta Kimuchi (Pork & Kimchi Stir-fry)
  • Grilled Chicken with Honey Mustard Dressing
  • A bowl of Bak Kut Teh
    Bak Kut Teh (Spare Rib Soup)
  • Tall mound of Japanese cabbage salad with tomatoes and cucumber slices.
    Japanese Shredded Cabbage Salad
  • Beef Cheek Confit with Caramelized Turnips

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