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Main Dishes

Quick and satisfying main dishes perfect for everyday meals. Here you’ll find popular recipes like teriyaki chicken, salmon with miso butter, shogayaki (ginger pork), and gyudon (beef bowls) that don’t require fancy tools or hard-to-find ingredients. These dishes pair perfectly with rice, soup, and a few simple sides—ideal for building complete Japanese meals at home.

  • Japanese Creamy Crab Croquette (Kani Cream Korokke)
  • Nikujaga (Authentic but Easy Japanese Meat & Potato Stew)
  • Japanese Beef Curry (Simple Ingredients & Extra Savory)
  • Juicy and Crispy Air Fryer Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
  • Karaage Don 2 Ways (Japanese Fried Chicken Rice Bowl)
  • Salmon with Miso Butter Scallion Sauce (Easy 20 Minutes Recipe)
  • Abura Soba (Soupless Japanese Oil Ramen, Ready in 20 Minutes!)
  • Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Chicken

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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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