Japanese entree

Discover the deliciousness of Japanese eggplants with our best recipes! Fan favorites include soy-glazed eggplant rice bowls, mapo eggplant, grilled eggplant with miso glaze, nasu agebitashi, and more.

Tsukune are grilled Japanese chicken meatball skewers glazed in a delicious sweet-savory sauce. Typically served at yakitori and izakaya restaurants, these juicy and irresistible meatballs are easy to make at home with your oven broiler or grill. It’s hard to eat just one!

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Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs) is a regular Yakitori dish items. Soft and bouncy chicken meatballs are skewered and chargrilled with sweet soy sauce, i.e. yakitori sauce. The key to my soft and juicy meatballs is the grated onion and the amount of fat in the chicken mince (ground chicken). Don't forget to see the section 'MEAL IDEAS' below the recipe card! It gives you a list of dishes that I have already posted and this recipe so you can make up a complete meal. I hope it is of help…

Chicken tsukune is a delicious and flavorful type of Japanese meatball often served at izakayas, yakitori stands, at home, and in bento boxes. My homemade tsukune recipe is made with ground chicken mixed with grated onion, shiso leaves, miso paste, and ginger. They are then shaped, fried, and coated in a delicious sticky glaze!

Mazesoba or mazemen is a delicious Japanese brothless ramen from Nagoya. The chewy noodles are mixed with seasoned minced pork, sous vide egg yolk, and aromatic toppings. With a creamy texture and savory flavor, it really hits the spot!

From yakitori to Japanese potato salad to matcha pound cake, here you'll find delicious recipes of Japanese potluck dishes to serve a crowd.

There’s no wonder why Japanese is one of the most beloved cuisines in the world. Besides being responsible for sushi, Japanese cuisine also commands a deep understanding of umami — or deeply satisfying, savory flavor. What’s more, it’s a cuisine that’s full of simple, accessible recipes, going far beyond the expensive raw fish or days-long ramen recipes by which it can be commonly defined.

Dive into the tantalizing world of tempura, a Japanese delicacy that tantalizes taste buds with its crispy exterior and succulent interior. Experience the addictive crunch as you bite into perfectly fried seafood and veggies like shrimp, squid, sweet potato, and eggplant. Crafting this masterpiece requires a blend of flour, cornstarch, and ice-cold water, ensuring each bite is a symphony of textures and flavors. Don't miss out on this culinary adventure—perfect your tempura game today!

Glazed in a homemade yakitori sauce, these Japanese Grilled Chicken and Scallion Skewers are hard to resist! You‘ll love this simple Yakitori recipe with an easy savory-sweet sauce that you can make ahead. It‘s great for grilling outdoors or under the broiler oven.