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Recipes

Simple, approachable Japanese recipes for everyday cooking. From teriyaki chicken and miso soup to homemade onigiri, sunomono salad, and small-batch condiments like miso butter, this section covers a wide range of dishes for all skill levels. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, packing a bento lunch, or trying something new on the weekend, these recipes bring Japanese flavors to your table—without the stress. Each recipe includes clear instructions, tips, and ingredient notes to help you cook with confidence.

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  • Homemade Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream
  • Okinawan-Style Spam Musubi with Egg (Pork Tamago Onigiri)
  • Chocolate Mochi with Ganache Filling
  • Abura Soba (Soupless Japanese Oil Ramen, Ready in 20 Minutes!)
  • Japanese Creamy Crab Croquette (Kani Cream Korokke)
  • Salmon with Miso Butter Scallion Sauce (Easy 20 Minutes Recipe)
  • Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Chicken
  • Japanese Sweet Potato Dessert (Creamy & No Added Sugar)
  • Simple Japanese Potato Salad (Easy Microwave Method)
  • Karaage Don 2 Ways (Japanese Fried Chicken Rice Bowl)
  • Japanese Beef Curry (Simple Ingredients & Extra Savory)
  • Japanese Tuna Mayo Onigiri Rice Ball (with Spicy Option)
  • Juicy and Crispy Air Fryer Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
  • Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes Oven & Air Fryer (Yaki Imo)
  • Ajitama (Ajitsuke Tamago, Japanese Marinated Ramen Egg)
  • Simmered Kiriboshi Daikon (Japanese Dried Daikon Radish Strips)
  • Garlic Miso Butter for Veggies, Meat, and More (Quick & Easy)
  • Chewy Brown Butter Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies with Nuts
  • Simple Miso Soup with Tofu, Mushrooms, and Wakame Seaweed
  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Miso Butter and Warm Spices
  • Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad with Seaweed)

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Hi, I’m Kurumi! I share practical and traditional Japanese recipes and tips to incorporate Japanese cooking into daily lives.

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