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361 recipes

Agedashi Tofu

Delicately fried tofu in a hot savoury dashi broth with ginger — crisp outside, custardy inside.

JapaneseStarter20 minServes 4769 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, spinach gomaae, pickles

HB-5588 · Hand-built original

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Agedashi Tofu

Agedashi tofu: pressed medium-firm tofu is dusted in potato starch, deep-fried until crisp and light brown, and served in warm dashi tsuyu with grated daikon, ginger and green onions.

JapaneseAppetizer30 minServings: 2 (as a side)2218 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-5945 · Hand-built original

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Baked Katsudon

The cutlet bakes instead of frying — its panko is pre-toasted in a dry pan so it comes out of the oven already golden — and only then is it sliced and simmered briefly with onion and egg in dashi, the classic katsudon finish.

JapaneseMain course1 hr 5 minServes 21481 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: miso soup, sunomono, pickled radish

HB-18536 · Hand-built original

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Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Nori squares filled with vinegar-seasoned sushi rice and a salmon, soy and Kewpie mayo mixture, baked in a muffin tin and finished with sesame seeds and green onions.

JapaneseSide25 minServes 12174 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-12307 · Hand-built original

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Baked Teriyaki Trout

Trout fillets marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce of brown sugar, honey, soy, and ginger, then baked and finished with the thickened marinade, spring onions, and toasted sesame seeds.

JapaneseMain course2 hr 30 minServes 2126 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: trout

Pairs well with: miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, edamame

HB-12745 · Hand-built original

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Bara Chirashi

True bara chirashi, in which everything is diced: soy-marinated sashimi cubes and cubes of a light surimi soufflé omelette over sushi rice, crowned with soy-cured quail egg yolks, roe, cucumber, radish and edible flowers.

JapaneseMain course1 hr 40 minServes 4493 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: fish

Pairs well with: miso soup, seaweed salad, pickled ginger, tamagoyaki

HB-18518 · Hand-built original

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Beef and Broccoli Ramen

Thinly sliced beef and broccoli florets in a soy and oyster sauce broth with garlic and ginger, over ramen noodles.

JapaneseMain course30 minServes 4674 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: edamame, pickled ginger, cucumber salad

HB-5553 · Hand-built original

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Beef fillet tataki with onion ponzu salsa and garlic

Beef fillet seared hard and left rare inside, sliced thin and dressed with an onion ponzu salsa, spring onions, and golden garlic crisps.

JapaneseLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 2105 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-12807 · Hand-built original

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Beef Udon Soup

Thick udon in a clear dashi broth with sweet-salty simmered beef and spring onions.

JapaneseMain course25 minServes 4456 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: tempura, pickles, inari sushi

HB-5612 · Hand-built original

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Benihana Ginger Sauce

A bright, zesty Japanese steakhouse-style ginger dipping sauce of fresh ginger, onion, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, rested in the fridge so the flavours develop.

JapaneseCondiment, Sauces20 minServes 1223 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rice

HB-12828 · Hand-built original

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Birria Ramen

Slow-simmered birria of chuck roast in a blended guajillo, ancho and arbol chile broth, shredded and served over ramen noodles with red onion, cilantro and Oaxaca cheese.

JapaneseSoup3 hr 45 minServes 8503 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: noodles

Pairs well with: miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, edamame, crusty bread

HB-9344 · Hand-built original

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Black Garlic Oil Ramen

Tender pork belly and ramen noodles in a soy broth, finished with dark, nutty black garlic oil and pickled ginger.

JapaneseMain course50 minServes 42119 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: gyoza, pickled ginger, seaweed salad

HB-5564 · Hand-built original

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Buri Daikon (Simmered Yellowtail and Daikon)

Yellowtail pieces and thick daikon rounds simmered gently in a soy, sake, mirin and sugar broth with ginger, under a drop lid. Julienned ginger garnishes the fish, and the flavour deepens if the dish cools in its broth before reheating.

JapaneseMain course55 minServings: 4219 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-6263 · Hand-built original

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Butadon (Pork Donburi)

Thin pork loin slices seared, then glazed in a caramel sauce of soy sauce and sake, served over bowls of Japanese short-grain rice. Shredded Tokyo negi, black pepper and pickled red ginger garnish the butadon.

JapaneseMain course20 minServings: 2Dairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-6270 · Hand-built original

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Castella Sponge Cake

Nagasaki's honey sponge: fine, bouncy and moist, baked low in a wooden or lined tin.

JapaneseDessert1 hrServes 6284 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: green tea, coffee, fruit

HB-5619 · Hand-built original

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Chashu pork ramen

Ramen noodles and sliced chashu pork are divided among bowls with beansprouts, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and choi sum, then hot toridashi stock with ginger, garlic and shiitakes is ladled over and each bowl is finished with egg halves and spring onions.

JapaneseMain course40 minServes 493 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-6366 · Hand-built original

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Chawanmushi (Japanese Savory Steamed Egg Custard)

Silky steamed egg custards in lidded cups: dashi custard pours over sake-marinated chicken, shimeji, kamaboko and ginkgo nuts, then steams gently until a skewer brings out clear liquid.

JapaneseAppetizer50 minServings: 4 (200-ml) chawanmushi cups60 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-6367 · Hand-built original

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Chawanmushi With Clams and Shiitake Mushrooms

A silky steamed Japanese egg custard made with clam dashi, filled with clam meat, shiitake mushrooms and wakame and garnished with fresh herb leaves.

JapaneseMakes 6 servings140 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: overnight

HB-13064 · Hand-built original

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Cheat's ramen noodle soup

A shortcut ramen broth of chicken stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger and five spice carries ramen noodles, sesame-fried sliced pork or chicken, spinach, sweetcorn and halved boiled eggs under nori and spring onions.

JapaneseMain course40 minServes 4648 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-6369 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy Ramen

Ramen noodles tossed in a heavy cream sauce built on a honey, hoisin, sweet chili, soy and oyster sauce mixture, topped with sliced seared chicken thighs, Parmesan, scallion and sesame seeds.

JapaneseMain course2 hr 35 minServes 4683 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: noodles

Pairs well with: miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, edamame

HB-9359 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Bok Choy Stir Fry

A Japanese stir fry of starch-dusted chicken pieces seared until nearly cooked, then tossed with bok choy stems and leaves, ginger and a soy, mirin and oyster sauce thickened with a starch slurry.

JapaneseMain course0 minServes 2392 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken breast

Pairs well with: miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, edamame

HB-6421 · Hand-built original

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Chicken katsu curry

Crispy golden chicken, a rich, mild Japanese curry sauce and fluffy rice. It's easy to see why chicken katsu curry is a takeaway favourite. The best part? It's surprisingly simple to make at home. For this recipe you will need a blender to make the sauce super smooth.

JapaneseMain course1 hrServes 3–4540 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-2785 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Ramen

Shoyu chicken ramen with a ginger, garlic and scallion chicken stock seasoned with soy sauce and mirin, plus sliced shiitake mushrooms. Bowls are topped with caramelised soy-glazed chicken, soft eggs, steamed greens, scallions and radish or bean sprouts.

JapaneseMain courseServes 4746 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-10258 · Hand-built original

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