Easy Recipes To Cook In Japan

Weeknight Meal Ideas: Easy Japanese recipes for a quick, reliable dinner you can make for the family at the end of a long day.

What do you make on those nights when you’re tired but still just want something nourishing & healthy for the family? If you love a quick dinner like I do on most days, here are some family-friendly Japanese recipes that are tasty yet easy-to-follow.

These recipes are perfect for weeknight meals as they can be prepped in less than 1 hour! They are my go-to rotations, so I hope they will help you plan your meals as well.

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When comes to a weeknight meal, we can always count on fried rice for a fool-proof dinner. Bursting with flavor, this classic Fried Rice recipe with ham, egg, and green onion is a delicious one-pan meal that you can whip up under 20 minutes.

This easy homemadeTeriyaki Salmon is cooked in soy sauce, sake, and mirin. If you buy salmon as a whole fish, you can fillet it the Japanese way. It helps to cook faster and absorb the flavors quickly. Not a seafood fan? Try Chicken Teriyakior Beef Teriyaki.

Fat, chewy udon noodles stir-fried with vegetables and your choice of protein, this Yaki Udon is a keeper for the noodle lovers.It’s a great meal to use up your leftover too.

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Pasta is always a good call for a weeknight meal. Seasoned with soy sauce and flavorful dashi broth, this Japanese-style wafu pasta with shrimp and asparagus is a delicious option than the usual tomato-based pasta.

Loaded with plenty of vegetables and your choice of protein, this Stir fry Vegetables (Yasai Itame) makes a well-rounded weeknight meal. Not only everything comes together in less than 30 minutes, but it’s also a great way to use up any leftovers.

A really popular Japanese Yoshoku (Japanese fusion) recipe, Omurice is one of my children’s favorite meals. The rice is pan-fried with ketchup and chicken, then wrapped in a thin layer of egg. When there is leftover rice, it’s a perfect single-plate meal to prepare the next day.

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This Salmon in Foil recipe is packed with Omega-3 Fatty Acids from the fish and healthy nutrients from the vegetables. A healthy yet flavorful dinner dish that we all need to power through a busy week. It’s incredibly easy and versatile to make too.

Enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, this Soba Noodle Salad makes a healthy choice when you are looking for a quick, light meal.

Oyakodon is one of the easy dishes I learned at the home-making class in middle school. If you have older children at home, this would be a fun dish to teach them. It’s a classic Donbori dish, where the beaten egg and chicken pieces are simmered in sweet soy dashi sauce and served over white rice.

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Gyudon (Beef Bowl) is comfort food for the Japanese. Simple ingredients such as onion, sliced beef, and eggs, are tossed into a hot frying pan for a quick cook. In 15 minutes, you’d get to serve some delicious rice bowl for dinner.

When you feel like you’re stuck in the usual dinner rut, this Baked Tonkatsu (Japanese pork cutlet) will shake things up a little. The best part is you don’t need to deep fry the meat to achieve the crispy crust and tender, juicy texture. You can also tryCrispy Baked Chicken or Crispy Salmonin replace of pork.

Craving for some spicy food on the weeknight? This Japanese-version of Mapo Tofu is a lot milder than the Sichuan-style mapo tofu, yet it is flavorful enough that even both adults & children can enjoy it.

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Marinated in sake, soy sauce, and honey, these Honey Soy Sauce Chicken can be prepped the night before. When you’re ready to cook, pop them into the oven while you prepare a simple salad or miso soupto serve along.

Although you can find Ginger Pork (Shogayaki) at most of the Japanese restaurants in the US, it is a simple dish to make at home. You want to use thinly sliced pork loin or sukiyaki meat to cook. The sweet garlic ginger sauce makes it a delicious savory dish to go with shredded cabbage.

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We eat Japanese food almost every day. We often eat light Japanese lunches like a tamago sando, teriyaki chicken donburi, or onigiri. We also enjoy more complete Japanese dinners like chicken katsu or furikake salmon with veggies like furikake and lemon shishito peppers or miso eggplant.

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Below we've rounded up 25 of our favorite simple and easy Japanese recipes so you know exactly what to make the next time you are in the mood for Japanese food. All of these recipes are flavor packed, have a short cook and prep time, and easy cleanup.

Teriyaki Chicken Bowl features succulent teriyaki chicken thighs over fluffy Japanese white rice. This restaurant quality donburi takes just 30 minutes to make and only requires a handful of ingredients.

Baked Furikake Salmon is a tender salmon recipe made with Kewpie mayo, soy sauce, garlic powder, and furikake. This umami-packed salmon dish takes less than 15 minutes to make and requires minimal cleanup. Serve it with Japanese rice and a vegetable for a well-rounded weeknight meal.

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Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers are spicy, sweet, and a nice kick to any dinner. The garlic adds a tasty aroma, the furikake adds savory ocean flavor, and the lemon brightens everything up. The best part is that these uniquely flavored peppers are so easy to make!

Chicken Katsu (Japanese Chicken Cutlet) is a crispy, crunchy chicken cutlet that makes a filling meal. This classic Japanese dish is commonly served with rice, vegetables, and tonkatsu sauce for extra flavor. Make it ahead of time for meal prep and enjoy for a Japanese restaurant experience at home!

Spicy Tuna Onigiri are Japanese rice balls that are the perfect on-the-go lunch or satisfying side. Japanese sticky rice is stuffed with spicy tuna and wrapped in savory nori. Check out our easy steps to assemble a batch for your next Japanese meal.

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Miso Glazed Japanese Eggplant is an umami-rich side that comes together in just 20 minutes with a handful of ingredients. It features tender Japanese eggplant caramelized in a miso glaze. This zesty eggplant dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or entertaining.

Ajitama, also known as ramen eggs or ajitsuke tamago, are soft-boiled and marinated overnight in a soy sauce mixture. Ramen eggs have a rich umami flavor and are a quintessential ramen topping. They are also delicious on their own or over a bowl of white rice.

Spicy Ahi Poke is a light and refreshing recipe made with chunks of fresh sashimi grade ahi tuna and a spicy mayo sauce. Serve it on a bed of cooled Japanese rice and garnish with furikake and scallions for a light and flavorful meal or side.

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Matcha Cookies are tender sugar cookies with a beautiful bright matcha green tea flavor. These light, fluffy cookies are made with real matcha powder and take just 10 minutes to bake. Freeze a batch for future enjoyment!

Teriyaki Spam Musubi is a Hawaii local favorite (Japanese influenced) filled with fried teriyaki Spam, white rice, and furikake, wrapped in nori. It's the perfect low-effort snack or side for a beach day, potluck, or picnic.

Spicy Kani Salad is a rich umami flavored salad featuring imitation crab, crunchy cucumbers, crispy panko, and spicy mayo. Enjoy this 10-minute, flavor-packed salad as an appetizer or side for any Japanese meal. See the recipe card for steps on how to make a mild non-spicy version.

Tonkatsu (japanese Pork Cutlet)

Unagi Hand Roll features Japanese eel cooked in a rich unagi sauce, then rolled in seasoned sushi rice and nori. This simple hand roll comes together in just a few minutes and is perfect for beginner sushi makers. Enjoy it as a hearty snack or as a tasty side.

Vanilla Matcha Latte is the perfect way to enjoy a cup of matcha. It has a rich matcha flavor made creamy with vanilla and honey-infused milk. Enjoy it hot during the winter or cold during the summer. Either way it takes just 5 minutes to make!

Tamago Sando features rich and creamy egg salad served on shokupan (soft white bread). It's a Japanese convenience store favorite and is made with Kewpie mayo and a jammy soft boiled egg in the center. Make it with a few ingredients and minimal effort for a light lunch.

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Crunchy Spicy California Roll is a crispy upgrade from a standard California Roll. It features imitation crab tossed in spicy mayo,  cucumber, and avocado rolled in seasoned rice and nori, with a crispy golden panko crust.

Uni Pasta (Sea Urchin Cacio e Pepe) is a rich and creamy twist on traditional cacio e pepe. This uni pasta recipe features cheesy noodles, buttery sea urchin, and strips of nori