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Discover our extensive collection of Japanese side dishes featuring eggs, tofu, and fresh vegetables to elevate your meal. Begin your Japanese cooking adventure with easy recipes like Tamagoyaki (Japanese fluffy omelet) and Hiyayakko (Chilled tofu dish)!

Tofu stir-fry served on a bowl.

Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Shio Kombu

Pasta salad served in a bowl.

Pasta Salad with a Light Mayo Dressing

Kinpira kombu served on a plate.

Kinpira Kombu (Using Leftover Dashi Kombu)

Kombu tsukudani served on a plate.

Kombu Tsukudani (Using Leftover Dashi Kombu)

Cabbage stir fry served in a bowl.

Vegetable Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce

Simmered cabbage served on a plate.

Simmered Cabbage with Aburaage and Egg

Curry and egg harumaki served on a plate.

Curry and Egg Harumaki(Japanese Spring Rolls)

Avocado spring rolls served on a plate.

Avocado and Cheese Harumaki (Japanese Spring Rolls)

4 Japanese Appetizers.

19 Vegetarian Japanese Appetizers Perfect for a Home Party

Crispy okra fries served on a plate.

Crunchy Okra Fries with Irresistible Soy Sauce Flavor

Konnyaku steak served on a plate.

Konnyaku Steak Recipe

Konnyaku dengaku served on a plate.

Konnyaku Dengaku (Japanese Miso Glazed Recipe)

Fried konnyaku served on a plate.

Crunchy Fried Konnyaku Recipe for Snack Cravings

Rice age gyoza served on a plate.

Rice Age Gyoza (Japanese Fried Dumplings)

4 Japanese cabbage dishes.

15 Easy Japanese Cabbage Recipes (Stir fry, salad, and more!)

Cabbage steaks served on a plate.

Easy Cabbage Steak Recipe

Stir-fried cabbage served on a plate.

Stir-fried Cabbage with Butter and Soy Sauce

Crunchy cabbage salad served on a plate.

Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Garlic and Sesame

Cold ramen noodle salad served on a plate.

Cold Ramen Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing

Steamed vegetables in a bamboo steamer.

Steamed Vegetables Using a Bamboo Steamer

Soba noodle salad served on a plate.

Simple Soba Noodle Salad with Mayo Dressing

Japanese Daikon Nimono Recipe(Simmered Daikon) in a pot

Daikon Nimono with Atsuage (Simmered Daikon)

大根漬物。

Easy Japanese Pickled Daikon Radish Recipe

お皿に盛られた大根の皮の炒め物。

Japanese Daikon Stir Fry

大根サラダ

Daikon Salad With Sesame Dressing (Japanese Radish Recipe)

Mochi kinchaku served in a bowl.

Mochi Kinchaku (Japanese Rice Cake in Tofu Pouch)

Agedashi tofu served in a bowl.

Agedashi Tofu Recipe (Fried Tofu in Dashi Soup)

NItamago served on a bowl.

Nitamago (Japanese Seasoned Egg Recipe)

Ozoni served in a soup bowl.

Ozoni Soup (Japanese New Year Mochi Soup)

Vegetable Nimono in a pot.

Easy Nimono Recipe with Japanese Vegetables

Fried lotus root with a dipping sauce.

Fried Lotus Root with Curry Twist (Japanese Renkon Recipe)

Stir-fried lotus root served in a bowl.

Japanese Stir-fried Lotus Root Recipe (Kinpira Renkon)

白菜のコールスローサラダ

Easy Napa Cabbage Slaw

Steamed kabocha squash stored in a food container.

Perfectly Steamed Kabocha Squash with a Steamer Basket

4 Japanese eggplant dishes.

8 Easy and Delicious Japanese Eggplant Recipes

stir-fried Japanese eggplant served on a plate.

Stir-fried Japanese Eggplant With Miso Paste

sauteed Japanese eggplant served on a plate.

Sauteed Japanese Eggplant With Ponzu Sauce

Fried eggplant served on a plate along with a dipping sauce.

Fried Japanese Eggplant Recipe

miso glazed eggplant served on a plate

Flavorful Miso-Glazed Japanese Eggplant

Pickled Japanese eggplant served on a plate.

Simple Pickled Japanese Eggplant Recipe

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