20 easy and delicious Japanese recipes that aren’t just sushi or rice
Japan is home to some of the most delicious recipes in the world, often requiring few ingredients and minimal prep. Here are the best sushi, curry, soup, noodle and rice bowl recipes from the Land of the Rising Sun.
From ramen to sushi, Japan is responsible for some of the most flavoursome dishes in the world, often with a strong focus on fresh ingredients and gorgeous presentation.
Try one of these delicious Japanese recipes, from the crowd-favourite savoury okonomiyaki to the healthy barbecued salmon in wasabi and soy.
Here are 20 of the tastiest Japanese recipes from delicious.com.au that highlight just how tasty some of the country’s dishes can be.
“Open the parcels at the table for the fragrant flourish of billowing steam,” says Colin Fassnidge.
Flip out a winner tonight with our okonomiyaki
This massive minimal-waste savoury treat is best enjoyed with plenty of kewpie!
Matt Moran’s miso salmon with soba noodles and ponzu dressing
“Fine local miso is now available,” says Matt Moran.
Grilled miso fish with snow pea salad
This dish was created by Jill Dupleix, inspired by superstar chef Nobu Matsuhisa, grilled fish marinated in miso – but that description doesn’t do it justice.
“Ice-cold beer and chicken katsu don – doesn’t get much better! I like to serve my katsu with some chilli oil for a kick of heat,” says Hayden Quinn.
Kakuni bossam (braised pork belly)
This classic Japanese dish is packed full of umami flavours. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.
Agedashi tofu with black pepper broth
This classic Japanese dish is an impressive side or light meal.
Barbecued salmon in wasabi and soy
Bold, flavourful and effortless, this salmon will satisfy any crowd. Begin at least 3 hours ahead.
Sake-poached chicken with soba noodles
The chicken in this dish is lightly poached in sake, soy and sugar for an authentic Japanese flavour.
Green tea beef yakitori with Japanese seasoned rice
These Japanese kebabs are perfect to serve at a dinner party or barbecue.
Japanese egg and pork curry soup
There’s nothing like a warming bowl of this curry soup to chase away the chills.
Yakitori chicken with pickled carrot salad
These quick and easy Japanese-inspired skewers are healthy, hearty and low-GI - perfect!
Tempura prawn skewers and wasabi sauce
These golden, crisp tempura prawn skewers are so easy to pop in your mouth, we dare you to stop at one.
Grilled Hervey Bay scallops with togarashi & chilli syrup dressing
Togarashi, the Japanese seven spice mix, flavours these Hervey Bay scallops along with ginger and chilli
Japanese noodles with smoked ocean trout
Looking for a fantastic tasting meal in a hurry? Look no further than this Japanese style noodle dish with smoked trout for extra flavour.
Spanner crab rice with edamame and tobiko
This spanner crab and crispy rice dish couldn’t get much easier, and the delicately balanced flavours will leave everyone impressed.
Get the party started with these tempura squid canapes. They will please even the toughest foodie crowd.
A wonderfully sticky end for this chook.
Hearty miso soup with prawns and eggplant
Only four basic ingredients are needed to create this aromatic soup.
Agedashi with buckwheat noodles
Mouth-watering Asian flavours spring to life in this super-healthy and easy noodle dish.
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Originally published as 20 easy and delicious Japanese recipes that aren’t just sushi or rice
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