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Find easy, healthy, and delicious sides like green beans with sesame dressing, Japanese egg drop soup, tamagoyaki (rolled omelette), sunomono (cucumber salad), and more in this collection!

Japanese miso soup bowls containing tofu and wakame miso soup.
Japanese miso soup bowls containing tofu and wakame miso soup.

Homemade Miso Soup 味噌汁

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My authentic Japanese miso soup recipe shows you how to make quick and easy...
A white plate containing okra with ginger soy sauce.

Okra with Ginger Soy Sauce オクラの生姜醤油和え

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Okra with Ginger Soy Sauce is a quick, tasty 3-ingredient side dish that pairs...
A black and gold lacquered bowl containing Japanese New Year Soup Ozoni.

Ozoni – Japanese New Year Mochi Soup (Kanto-Style) お雑煮

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Kanto-style Ozoni from Eastern Japan is a hearty New Year's Day soup with clear...
A Japanese plate containing Butter Soy Sauce Scallops.

Butter Soy Sauce Scallops ホタテのバター醤油焼き

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Pan-fried to perfection, these quick Butter Soy Sauce Scallops are an Osechi dish for...
White flower-shaped ceramic containing candied sardines (tazukuri)

Tazukuri (Candied Anchovies) (Video) 田作り

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Tazukuri are toasted anchovies coated in a sweet honey-soy sauce glaze. Enjoy them in...
A ceramic bowl containing Japanese Sake-Steamed Clams.

Japanese Sake-Steamed Clams (Video) あさりの酒蒸し

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Japanese Sake-Steamed Clams made in 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients! Expect minimal fuss...
Glass bowls containing Smashed Cucumber Salad with Ume Dressing.

Smashed Cucumber Salad with Ume Dressing たたききゅうりの梅ドレッシング和え

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This Smashed Cucumber Salad with Ume Dressing is a perfect dish to re-energize the...
A rice bowl containing Myoga Yukari Mazegohan.

Myoga Yukari Rice (Mazegohan) ミョウガとゆかりの混ぜご飯

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This Myoga Yukari Mazegohan is a wonderful summer mixed rice made with Japanese ginger...
A Japanese plate containing Ume Miso and Shiso Onigiri.

Ume Miso and Shiso Onigiri 梅味噌と紫蘇のおにぎり

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Flavored with a homemade blend of miso, shiso leaves, and sesame seeds, this Ume...
A shell shaped bowl containing Asparagus with Miso Dressing (Karashi Sumisoae) garnished with salt pickled cherry blossom.

Asparagus with Miso Dressing (Karashi Sumisoae) アスパラガスの辛子酢味噌和え

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Asparagus with Miso Dressing (Karashi Sumisoae) is a perfect dish to welcome spring! Blanched...
A bizenware ceramic containing Chikuwa Isobeage and flake salt.

Chikuwa Isobeage ちくわの磯辺揚げ

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Chikuwa Isobeage (Fried Fish Cake with Tempura Batter) are a classic beer food in...
A bizenware containing Chrysanthemum Greens and Tofu Salad (Shungiku Shiraae).

Chrysanthemum Greens and Tofu Salad (Shungiku Shiraae) 春菊の白和え

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Chrysanthemum Greens and Tofu Salad (Shungiku Shiraae) is a Japanese vegetable dish with a...
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