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title: "40 Recipes for Japanese Food to Make at Home ..."
description: "Gyudon Beef Bowl; Karaage; Chicken Yakitori; Takoyaki; HIROSHIMAYAKI; More ..."
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# 40 Recipes for Japanese Food to Make at Home ...

Japanese food is fascinating but most of us are pretty daunted by it. There is also far more to Japanese food than raw fish and sushi. Japanese cuisine relies on fresh and simple ingredients that are exquisitely prepared. These ingredients are becoming so much easier to source so these Japanese recipes are very accessible to make at home.

## 1. Gyudon Beef Bowl

![food,dish,cuisine,noodle soup,soup,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pi/n8/xvkpm_food_dish_cuisine_noodle-soup_soup_550x825.jpg)

Via [Just One Cookbook ® | ...](https://www.justonecookbook.com/recipes/)
I love Japanese recipes that result in comforting bowls of deliciousness.

## 2. Karaage

![food,dish,dessert,fried food,produce,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/of/kl/qhhtg_food_dish_dessert_fried-food_produce_550x825.jpg)

Via [Japanese Fried Chicken](https://rasamalaysia.com/japanese-fried-chicken/)
Crispy and crunchy fried chicken. Be sure to make a yummy dipping sauce.

## 3. Chicken Yakitori

![shashlik,food,grilled food,dish,skewer,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ky/zm/b2hie_shashlik_food_grilled-food_dish_skewer_600x450.jpg)

Via [I Believe I Can Fry: ...](https://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/japanese-chicken-yakitori-recipe/)
Yakitori is a simple and delicious Japanese street food.

## 4. Takoyaki

![food,dish,cuisine,produce,fried food,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pj/gv/kri6t_food_dish_cuisine_produce_fried-food_600x900.jpg)

Via [Just One Cookbook ® | ...](https://www.justonecookbook.com/recipes/)
Minced or chopped octopus balls usually served with tempura scraps, pickled ginger and green onions.

## 5. HIROSHIMAYAKI

![dish,food,cuisine,breakfast,produce,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rc/sd/a09qv_dish_food_cuisine_breakfast_produce_600x869.jpg)

Via [Hiroshima Okonomiyaki 広島風お好み焼き | Japanese ...](https://www.justonecookbook.com/hiroshima-okonomiyaki/)
Okonomiyaki is a savory pancake. There are regional variations. This is from Hiroshima.

## 6. Japanese Sesame Spinach

_ Via Japanese sesame spinach | Scaling ..._
A really simple veggie side dish.

## 7. Korokke

![dish,food,fried food,arancini,fish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/eu/fw/xssrd_dish_food_fried-food_arancini_fish_428x640.jpg)

Via [Korokke (Japanese Potato Croquette)](https://theculinarychronicles.com/2011/11/03/korokke-japanese-potato-croquette/)
Japanese potato croquette. Sometimes they have a filling.

## 8. Dorayaki

![food,dish,dessert,meal,breakfast,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qg/jm/ui22e_food_dish_dessert_meal_breakfast_550x825.jpg)

Via [Dorayaki recipe | Easy Japanese ...](https://www.justonecookbook.com/dorayaki-japanese-red-bean-pancake/)
A red bean pancake - two patties around a filling of red bean paste.

## 9. 15-Minute Soba Noodle Soup

![dish,food,cuisine,asian food,fish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/td/qx/zse71_dish_food_cuisine_asian-food_fish_500x750.jpg)

Via [15-Minute Soba Noodle Soup](https://rasamalaysia.com/15-minute-soba-noodle-soup-recipe/?pid=4309)
Simple broths and soups are a mainstay of Japanese food.

## 10. Somen Miso Noodle Soup

![food,dish,cuisine,spaghetti,noodle,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ru/bv/jo1vc_food_dish_cuisine_spaghetti_noodle_339x496.jpg)

Via [Somen (Nyumen) Miso Soup, Ready ...](https://www.spiciefoodie.com/2011/01/20/somen-nyumen-miso-soup-ready-in-10-minutes-2/)
Japanese soups can be made from a few convenient ingredients in a matter of minutes.

## 11. Miso-Marinated Sea Bass

![food,dish,dessert,produce,cuisine,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/w8/td/qyrx3_food_dish_dessert_produce_cuisine_427x640.jpg)

Via [Miso-Marinated Sea Bass Recipe](https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-miso-marinated-sea-bass/?pid=1027)
Miso is a major seasoning, made from fermented soya beans.

## 12. Tamagoyaki

![food,dish,citrus,plant,produce,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qh/l0/jx989_food_dish_citrus_plant_produce_600x900.jpg)

Via [Tamagoyaki | Japanese Omelette Recipe ...](https://www.justonecookbook.com/tamagoyaki-japanese-rolled-omelette/)
The rolled omelet is usually made in a rectangular pan.

## 13. Shiitake Mushroom and Tofu Soup

![food,dish,cuisine,asian food,produce,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fi/nb/mhzv0_food_dish_cuisine_asian-food_produce_300x300.jpg)

Via [15 best Japanese recipes](https://www.sunset.com/food-wine/kitchen-assistant/best-japanese-recipes#tofu-mushroom-soup)
Japanese food has brilliant vegan and vegetarian options.

## 14. Pocky Sticks

_ Via Pocky Sticks - SweetAsHoney NZ_
I've only ever known these as Mikado.

## 15. Japanese Ramen Eggs

![food,dish,breakfast,meal,produce,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yd/xt/is65y_food_dish_breakfast_meal_produce_550x825.jpg)

Via [Japanese Ramen Eggs](https://rasamalaysia.com/japanese-ramen-eggs/)
Soy sauce-seasoned eggs with gooey, soft, almost runny yolk.

## 16. Marinated Japanese Mushrooms

_ Via Marinated Japanese Mushrooms Recipe_
Use your favorite Oriental mushrooms for this yummy dish.

## 17. Japanese Potato Salad

![food,dish,produce,cuisine,vegetable,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bt/vc/qij89_food_dish_produce_cuisine_vegetable_550x745.jpg)

Via [Japanese Potato Salad recipe | ...](https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-potato-salad/)
You might be surprised by some of the ingredients in this recipe.

## 18. Beef Sukiyaki

![food,dish,cuisine,noodle,asian food,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/so/wt/apqxx_food_dish_cuisine_noodle_asian-food_600x400.jpg)

Via [Recipe: Tokyo-style beef sukiyaki](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-jan-27-la-fo-hotpotsrec27c-2010jan27-story.html)
Generally sukiyaki is a winter dish and it is commonly found at bōnenkai, Japanese year-end parties.

## 19. Japanese Matcha-Goma Mousse Cake

![food,dessert,flower,produce,AWA,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ri/t7/b8in3_food_dessert_flower_produce_awa_498x750.jpg)

Via [Green Tea-Black Sesame Mousse Cake](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/to-us-matcha-goma-mousse-_b_3786543)
It looks incredible. Tea is significant in Japanese culture and in the West we’re still catching on to the amazing benefits of Matcha green tea.

## 20. Mochi Pralines

![food,dessert,produce,cuisine,asian food,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/h9/ve/gprn1_food_dessert_produce_cuisine_asian-food_433x640.jpg)

Via [Mochi Pralines - Wagashi Maniac](https://blog.wagashi-net.de/)
Mochi is actually a rice cake but sweets are made with rice flour.

## 21. Yaki Udon

![food,dish,cuisine,chow mein,produce,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rz/pd/ntk1z_food_dish_cuisine_chow-mein_produce_600x804.jpg)

Via [Yaki Udon recipe . Kitchen ...](https://www.pbs.org/food/kitchenexplorers/2012/12/13/yaki-udon)
A Japanese noodle stir-fry dish which can be prepared very quickly, which makes it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

## 22. Salmon Teriyaki

![food,dish,meat,produce,cuisine,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/md/u6/pf5oj_food_dish_meat_produce_cuisine_500x750.jpg)

Via [Salmon Teriyaki](https://rasamalaysia.com/salmon-teriyaki/)
My favorite way to eat salmon.

## 23. Tonkatsu

_ Via Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) - ..._
Make these delicious pork cutlets in less than 20 minutes.

## 24. Japanese Cheesecake

![food,dessert,dish,cheesecake,cuisine,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/in/f3/ssl25_food_dessert_dish_cheesecake_cuisine_388x403.jpg)

Via [Japanese Cheesecake | Dessert Recipe ...](https://www.justonecookbook.com/souffle-japanese-cheesecake/)
Such a light springy cake.

## 25. Nasu Dengaku

![food,dish,produce,meat,baking,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m7/u8/wzuml_food_dish_produce_meat_baking_600x900.jpg)

Via [pinterest.com](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/424816177324439070/)
Miso-glazed eggplant.

## 26. Grilled Onigiri

![food,dish,fried food,dessert,arancini,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xt/a8/iugzo_food_dish_fried-food_dessert_arancini_500x749.jpg)

Via [Nipponia nippon](https://nipponia-nippon.tumblr.com/post/19532539881/dontrblgme-grilled-rice-ball-via-raka-nata)
A simple way to upgrade a basic rice ball.

## 27. Japanese Curry Rice

![food,dish,curry,produce,vegetable,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hz/he/qzohz_food_dish_curry_produce_vegetable_500x751.jpg)

Via [Japanese Curry Rice Recipe | ...](https://norecipes.com/quick-japanese-curry-rice-%e6%89%8b%e8%bb%bd%e3%82%ab%e3%83%ac%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a9%e3%82%a4%e3%82%b9/)
You'll love the difference between this and curries from other cuisines.

## 28. Oyakodon

![food,dish,cuisine,breakfast,meal,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qp/pw/m4o8g_food_dish_cuisine_breakfast_meal_600x900.jpg)

Via [Happy Home Baking: mother and ...](http://happyhomebaking.blogspot.com/2012/07/mother-and-child-meal.html?m=1)
Oyakodon is a type of donburi - a Japanese rice bowl dish.

## 29. Japanese Curry Bun

![food,dish,baked goods,dessert,grass family,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hu/go/agnko_food_dish_baked-goods_dessert_grass-family_426x640.jpg)

Via [季節限定夏野菜のスペシャルメニューが登場！【ドラマチックエリア市原（上り線）】 7 ベーカリー カレーパン 館山自動車道「ドラマチックエリア市原（上り線）」 - clicccar.com(クリッカー)](https://clicccar.com/2020/07/14/994381/?%2F)
A popular snack worth the effort to make.

## 30. Shoyu Tamago

![food,dish,dessert,produce,breakfast,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/c3/hi/hfwcy_food_dish_dessert_produce_breakfast_500x604.jpg)

Via [Soy Sauce Eggs (Shoyu Tamago)](https://rasamalaysia.com/soy-sauce-eggs-shoyu-tamago/)
Eggs that are hard boiled, peeled and then cooked in heated soy sauce.

## 31. Gyoza

_ Via Meal Planning 101: Gyoza (Japanese ..._
Scrumptious Japanese pot stickers.

## 32. Strawberry Daifuku

![food,plant,fruit,produce,dish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q0/uh/r2e9f_food_plant_fruit_produce_dish_303x436.jpg)

Via [Ichigo Daifuku (Strawberry Mochi) | ...](http://bossacafez.blogspot.com/2010/03/ichigo-daifuku-strawberry-mochi.html)
Gloriously delicious mochi cakes.

## 33. Sukiyaki-don

![food,dish,cuisine,meat,meal,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/k5/ck/n4ygr_food_dish_cuisine_meat_meal_480x720.jpg)

Via [mall.izumi.coop](http://mall.izumi.coop/~kantancook/?p=758)
Soy braised beef over rice.

## 34. Shoyu Ramen

![food,dish,noodle,cuisine,soup,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zf/mr/h0noe_food_dish_noodle_cuisine_soup_300x452.jpg)

Via [Best Soup & Stew Recipes](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/176273772888378688/)
A delish dish to share with the whole family.

## 35. Melonpan

![food,dish,dessert,baked goods,cuisine,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xy/gb/vm9mk_food_dish_dessert_baked-goods_cuisine_260x208.jpg)

Via [Easy Melon (pan) Bread - ...](https://discover.hubpages.com/food/Melon-Bread-A-Sweet-Japanese-Treat-Recipe)
These are made from an enriched dough covered in a thin layer of crisp cookie dough.

## 36. Japanese Quinoa Salad

![food,dish,produce,cuisine,vegetable,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yr/wd/zyh7u_food_dish_produce_cuisine_vegetable_590x815.jpg)

Via [Japanese Quinoa Salad Recipe | ...](https://ifoodreal.com/mediterranean-quinoa-salad-recipe/)
Quick gluten free salad with edamame, cucumbers, scallions and ginger soy and sesame dressing

## 37. Daigaku Imo

![food,dish,produce,plant,dessert,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tr/og/d5ajq_food_dish_produce_plant_dessert_500x751.jpg)

Via [Daigaku Imo Recipe (Honey Glazed ...](https://norecipes.com/daigaku-imo-recipe-honey-glazed-sweet-potatoes/)
Honey glazed sweet potatoes. This is my next new side dish to try.

## 38. Teriyaki Tsukune

![dish,food,meat,produce,meatball,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ev/f7/z1yas_dish_food_meat_produce_meatball_488x650.jpg)

Via [How to make Tsukune, Yakitori ...](https://www.anyrecipe.net/asian/recipes/tsukune.html)
Japanese chicken meatballs. My mouth is watering!

## 39. Omurice

![food,dish,meal,breakfast,plant,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dk/m5/c3hne_food_dish_meal_breakfast_plant_600x832.jpg)

Via [Omurice - omelet fried rice ...](https://pickledplum.com/omurice-japanese-omelet-recipe/)
Omurice is so easy to make and great for using up all the leftovers in your fridge!

## 40. Kuri Wagashi

![food,dessert,chocolate truffle,dish,chocolate,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sr/yq/dho31_food_dessert_chocolate-truffle_dish_chocolate_500x708.jpg)

Via [Autumn Wagashi with Chestnuts - ...](https://blog.wagashi-net.de/)
Made using chocolate, red bean paste (koshi an) and crème de marrons.

Are you enticed by these Japanese recipes? I'm definitely going to venture more into Japanese cooking. How about you?

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