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Chicken Teriyaki
Glossy, sticky and savoury-sweet — pan-fried chicken glazed in a simple homemade teriyaki sauce.
Japanese Recipes
Japanese cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Japanese recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
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Chicken Katsu Curry
Crispy panko chicken with a mild, fragrant Japanese curry sauce over rice — the comfort dish…
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Miso Soup
A delicate broth of dashi and miso with silken tofu and seaweed — a quiet, soulful…
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Japanese Salmon Teriyaki
Crisp-skinned salmon glazed with a glossy soy-mirin sauce — restaurant-style fish in under twenty minutes.
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Vegetable Yakisoba
Stir-fried noodles with cabbage, carrot and a savoury-sweet yakisoba sauce — a vibrant Japanese weeknight dinner.
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Chicken Donburi (Oyakodon)
Chicken and softly set egg simmered in a sweet-savoury broth over rice — Japanese comfort food…
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Japanese Curry Rice
A thick, mildly sweet curry packed with vegetables and tender meat, ladled over rice — Japan's…
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Chicken Ramen
Springy noodles in a rich, savoury broth with chicken, egg and greens — a steaming bowl…
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Gyoza Dumplings
Pan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings, crisp on the bottom and steamed on top — a moreish…
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Vegetable Tempura
Light, lacy-battered vegetables fried until shatteringly crisp — Japanese frying perfected.
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Okonomiyaki
A savoury Japanese cabbage pancake topped with sauce, mayo and bonito flakes — Osaka's most beloved…
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Yakitori
Skewers of chicken thigh glazed with a glossy soy-mirin sauce — a Japanese izakaya classic for…
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Tonkatsu
Pork loin coated in panko and fried until shatteringly crisp — served with tonkatsu sauce and…
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Chicken Karaage
Marinated Japanese fried chicken with an impossibly crisp coating — perfect with a squeeze of lemon.
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Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
Triangles of seasoned rice wrapped in nori with savoury fillings — Japan's ultimate portable snack.
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Tonkotsu Ramen
A rich, creamy pork bone broth ramen with chashu pork, soft egg and spring onions —…
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Shoyu Ramen
A clear, soy-based broth ramen with chicken, bamboo shoots and a soft egg — Tokyo's most…
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Japanese Cheesecake
A wobbly, cloud-light cheesecake with a slight jiggle — Japan's famous airy take on the classic.
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Mochi
Soft, chewy Japanese rice cakes dusted with cornflour — eat plain or stuff with sweet bean…
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Japanese Katsu Curry
Crispy panko-breaded chicken with a thick, mildly sweet Japanese curry sauce over rice — comfort food…
About Japanese cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Japanese recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Japanese flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.