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5 Easy Japanese Recipes to Cook At Home

Cooking Japanese food at home is easier than you think! I’ve rounded up five quick and easy recipes to help you get started.

If you love Japanese cuisine but haven’t tried making your favorite dishes at home, now is the perfect time to start! You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to cook authentic Japanese food in your own kitchen.

In this roundup, I’ve gathered five easy Japanese recipes, including two main dishes, a refreshing salad, a protein-packed rice bowl, and a nourishing soup you can enjoy all year round.

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    Each recipe below uses wholesome ingredients and simple cooking techniques to help you create the most flavorful and satisfying meals. You’ll love them for busy weekday lunches or dinners.

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    1. Miso Salmon

    White plates containing Broiled Miso Salmon served over ginger rice.

    Let’s start with this tried-and-true Miso Salmon recipe—because everyone needs a healthy, protein-packed dish in their back pocket!

    Here, we marinate fresh salmon in a rich, sweet-savory miso sauce, then broil it to perfection.

    Main Ingredients:

    • Salmon fillets
    • Miso, sake, mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil

    MISO SALMON RECIPE

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    2. Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono)

    Small Japanese bowls containing Japanese cucumber salad called Sunomono.

    This classic Japanese Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish for any meal!

    Main Ingredients:

    • Japanese or Persian cucumber
    • Wakame seaweed
    • Sesame Seeds
    • Rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce

    JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

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    3. Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

    A Japanese ceramic bowl containing Oyakodon, a chicken and egg rice bowl dish garnish with green onion.

    While there are many delicious variations of Japanese rice bowls, one of my favorites is Oyakodon.

    This classic dish features tender chicken, onions, and eggs simmered in a savory sauce, served over steamed rice—all ready in just 30 minutes!

    Main Ingredients:

    • Chicken thighs
    • Onion
    • Eggs
    • Dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake
    • Steamed rice

    OYAKODON RECIPE

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    4. Cabbage and Onsen Tamago Miso Soup

    White ceramic bowls containing Cabbage and Onsen Tamago Miso Soup topped with green onions and shichimi togarashi.

    This Cabbage and Onsen Tamago Miso Soup is hearty, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes! Packed with protein and nutrient-rich vegetables, it makes a fantastic quick lunch or a simple side dish to pair with rice.

    Main Ingredients:

    • Cabbage
    • Onion
    • Eggs
    • Dashi
    • Miso

    CABBAGE & ONSEN TAMAGO MISO SOUP

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    5. Japanese Chicken Curry

    A round plate containing Japanese chicken curry over steamed rice, garnished with fukujinzuke pickles.

    The last recipe I’m sharing today is the beloved Japanese Chicken Curry—a comforting classic and all-time favorite!

    With tender, bite-sized meat, chunky vegetables, and a rich, savory curry sauce over fluffy rice, every bite is pure comfort and satisfaction.

    Main Ingredients:

    • Chicken thighs
    • Carrots
    • Potatoes
    • Onions
    • Ginger, garlic, apple
    • Honey, soy sauce, ketchup
    • Chicken stock/broth
    • Japanese Curry Souce (Roux) Package
    • Steamed Rice

    JAPANESE CHICKEN CURRY

    Got leftovers? Turn them into delicious Curry Udon and Curry Ramen for a whole new meal!

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    Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on July 18, 2012. It was republished with brand-new content on March 26, 2025.

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