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Our main dish collection offers a delightful array, from family-favorite Gyoza to classic Tempura recipes. Enjoy every bite!

Cabbage and mackerel baked pasta.

Baked Pasta with Cabbage, Tomato & Miso Mackerel

Vegan soy hambagu served on the plate.

Vegan Soy Hambagu (Japanese-Style Hamburger Steak)

Daikon curry served in a plate.

Japanese Daikon & Lentil Curry (Vegan)

4 different tofu recipes.

14 Easy Vegetarian Tofu Recipes (With Video Tutorials!)

Creamy miso pasta served on a plate.

15-Minute Creamy Miso Pasta for Busy Weeknights

Fried tofu served on a plate.

Crispy Fried Tofu (Vegan Karaage Recipe)

Natto pasta served on a plate.

Natto Pasta with Raw Egg

Toypei yaki served on a plate.

Tonpeiyaki (Omelet with Stir-fried Cabbage)

Steamed gyoza served on a plate.

Vegetarian Steamed Gyoza with Tofu and Cabbage

Seafood chahan served on a plate.

Seafood Chahan (Japanese Fried Rice)

Oden in a pot.

Vegetarian Oden Recipe (Japanese Winter Stew)

Chirashi sushi served on a plate.

Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (Japanese Rice Dish)

すぐできる鯖缶オムレツ

Easy Canned Mackerel Omelet

Tofu katsu curry served on a plate.

Japanese Tofu Katsu Curry Recipe (Vegetarian)

Japanese 4 tofu recipes with text.

21 Easy Japanese Tofu Recipes For Weeknight Dinners

Tofu katsu served on a plate.

Crispy Tofu Katsu Recipe (Japanese Vegetarian Cutlet)

Vegan udon soup.

Vegan Udon Soup (Japanese Noodle Recipe)

stir-fried Japanese eggplant served on a plate.

Stir-fried Japanese Eggplant With Miso Paste

Fried shiitake mushroom.

Crispy Panko Fried Shiitake Mushrooms

4 Vegetarian recipes with text overlay.

17 Best Japanese Vegetarian Recipes For Dinner

きのこたっぷり豆腐ステーキ

Easy Teriyaki Tofu Recipe in 20 Minutes

肉なし麻婆豆腐

Vegan Mapo Tofu with a Japanese Twist

Vegetable gyoza served on a plate.

Easy Vegetable Gyoza Recipe (Vegan)

eggplant tempura with daikon oroshi and tentsuyu.

Japanese Eggplant Tempura

Homemade tempura batter.

3 Easy Homemade Tempura Batter Recipe (Gluten-Free & Vegan)

sweet potato tempura on a plate.

Japanese Sweet Potato Tempura

kabocha tempura

Crispy Kabocha Tempura Recipe

バットに並んだ野菜の天ぷら(かぼちゃ、さつまいも、ピーマン、なす)

The Best Japanese Vegetable Tempura Recipe

肉なし豆腐ハンバーグとサラダ

Japanese Tofu Hamburger (Vegetarian)

お皿に盛り付けられたソースがかかった、2つの大豆ミートハンバーグ

Vegetarian Hambagu (Soy Meat Recipe)

深皿に入った大豆ミートの唐揚げ

Crispy Vegan Karaage with Soy Chunks

napa cabbage rolls in a bowl

Easy Vegetarian Napa Cabbage Rolls with Tofu and Veggies

納豆オムレツの断面

Natto Omelette For a Quick Breakfast

テンペと野菜の甘辛炒め

Tempeh Stir Fry in Japanese Teriyaki Sauce

テンペのドライカレー

Easy Japanese-style Vegan Tempeh Curry

洋風アレンジ高野豆腐のカツとサラダ

Fried Koyadofu (Japanese Vegetarian Recipe)

大豆と高野豆腐のトマト煮

Simmered Soybeans and Koyadofu in Tomato Sauce

ストウブで鯖缶の炊き込みご飯

Canned Mackerel Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Mixed Rice)

ヴィーガン豆腐キッシュ

Easy Vegan Quiche Recipe With Spinach & Tofu

厚揚げの照り焼き

Teriyaki Atsuage Recipe

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