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    Simple Japanese recipes with MINIMAL ingredients!

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    Seasonal Recipes

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    Miso Soups

    Let's stay cozy with some delicious hot soups!

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    I'm mama to two energetic children and passionate about making healthy meals for the family. I love sharing simple Japanese home cooking recipes, mostly plant-based recipes (vegan and vegetarian).

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    Onigiri Recipes

    Our easy and simple rice balls!

    • Salmon Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
    • Okaka Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
    • Tuna Mayo Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
    • Kombu Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
    • Ume Onigiri (Pickled Plum Rice Balls)
    • How To Make Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)

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    Noodle Recipes

    Rice and noodles are staples for our everyday meals!

    • Kake Udon (Japanese Udon Noodle Soup)
    • Vegetable Yaki Udon (Vegan)
    • Easy 20-Minute Soba Noodle Soup (Japanese Kake Soba)
    • Vegetable Yakisoba (Vegan)

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    Matcha Desserts

    Easy matcha dessert recipes, and most of them are vegan!

    • Matcha Castella
    • Vegan Matcha Pound Cake
    • Easy Vegan Matcha Cookies
    • Matcha Anko Muffins (Vegan)
    • Matcha Pudding (Vegan)
    • Matcha Granola

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    Delicious Tofu Recipes!

    Healthy main dishes made from tofu and other soy products!

    • Fried Koyadofu
    • Japanese Hamburger Steak with Tofu (Vegetarian)
    • Japanese Teriyaki Tofu and Mushrooms
    • Japanese Style Vegan Tofu Nuggets

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    Natto Recipes

    Learn how to eat the gooey and sticky Japanese superfood, natto!

    • Natto Rolls
    • Natto Chahan (Japanese-Style Fried Rice)
    • Natto Cheese Toast
    • Natto Udon Noodle Bowl

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    Vegetable Dishes

    Let's eat seasonal and beautiful vegetables every day!

    • Japanese Vegetable Tempura Recipe
    • Fried Daikon
    • Eggplant Teriyaki
    • Gomaae Recipe (Japanese Goma Salad)

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    Tamago Recipes

    Family favorite's easy egg recipes!

    • The Best Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)
    • Nori Tamagoyaki
    • Tofu and Hijiki Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelet)
    • Tuna and Scallion Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelet)
    • Natto Omelet
    • Easy Canned Mackerel Omelet

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    Japanese Cooking Tips and More!

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    • What Is Miso Paste?
    • What is Natto?

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    Recipe Roundup

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    • 30 Ways to Eat Japanese Natto

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