Weeknight Dinner

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A white plate containing Baked Chicken Katsu (Japanese Chicken Cutlets) and shredded cabbage salad.

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Catfish Kabayaki with Teriyaki Sauce | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Catfish Kabayaki ナマズの蒲焼

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Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Pasta on a grey plate.

Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Pasta

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A ceramic plate containing steamed rice, dry curry, and a fried egg.

Japanese Dry Curry ドライカレー

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A white plate containing Baked Chicken Katsu (Japanese Chicken Cutlets), shredded cabbage salad, and tomato slices.

Baked Chicken Katsu 揚げないチキンカツ

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Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)(Video) 焼きそば

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Yakisoba is classic Japanese stir-fried noodles seasoned with sweet and savory sauce similar to...
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Vegetarian Ramen (Video) 豆乳味噌ラーメン

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Teriyaki Salmon (Video) 鮭の照り焼き

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Niratama Donburi (Garlic Chives and Egg Over Rice) (Video) ニラ玉

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A fluted plate containing baked Tonkatsu drizzled with tonkatsu sauce, shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, and tomato wedges.
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Baked Tonkatsu (Video) 揚げないとんかつ

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This Baked Tonkatsu recipe with the right techniques and tips is a total game...
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Poke Bowl Recipe

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Try this refreshing Tuna and Salmon Poke Bowl for the family or at your...
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Colorful plates containing Okinawa Taco Rice with flavorful taco fixings served on a bed of hot Japanese white rice.
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Okinawa Taco Rice (Video) タコライス

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Okinawan Taco Rice is a surprisingly delicious fusion of Tex-Mex and Japanese cuisines with...
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A white plate containing Baked Chicken Katsu (Japanese Chicken Cutlets) and shredded cabbage salad.
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Baked Chicken Katsu 揚げないチキンカツ

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Try my crisp, juicy Baked Chicken Katsu for a lighter version of Japanese cutlets...
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Steak Garlic Rice

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This Japanese Steak Garlic Rice is made with tender cubes of seared beef tossed...
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Stir-Fried Mushrooms and Eggs with Ankake Sauce

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Tangy and savory Stir-Fried Mushrooms and Eggs with Ankake Sauce is a delicious Japanese...
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A donabe claypot containing Nabeyaki Udon, which is made of udon noodles, kamaboko fish cake, fried tofu, egg cooked in a dashi broth and topped with shrimp tempura.
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Nabeyaki Udon (Video) 鍋焼きうどん

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Nabeyaki Udon is a Japanese winter staple with shrimp tempura, kamaboko fish cake, fried...
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