⁠7 Easy Japanese Recipes Beyond Sushi

Zee Media Bureau
Feb 04, 2025

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Marinate chicken in soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sake. Coat with cornstarch, fry until crispy. Serve with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.

Japanese Curry Rice

Sauté onions, carrots, and potatoes. Add beef or chicken, curry roux, and water. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Serve over steamed rice.

Gyoza (Dumplings)

Fill dumpling wrappers with a mixture of ground pork, cabbage, and garlic. Fold and seal. Pan-fry until crispy, then steam with water. Serve with soy-vinegar sauce.

Onigiri (Rice Balls)

Shape steamed rice into triangles or balls. Fill with pickled plum, tuna mayo, or salmon. Wrap with a sheet of nori for extra flavor.

Hiyayakko (Chilled Tofu)

Serve silken tofu cold, topped with soy sauce, green onions, grated ginger, and bonito flakes. Garnish with a touch of sesame oil

Sukiyaki

Simmer thin beef slices, tofu, mushrooms, onions, and cabbage in a soy-sugar broth. Serve hot with a raw egg dip for richness.

Ebi Tempura (Shrimp Tempura)

Dip shrimp in flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden. Serve with tempura dipping sauce and grated daikon for extra flavor.

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