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Thit Kho - Vietnamese Pork Belly in Coconut Water

Thit Kho - Vietnamese Pork Belly in Coconut Water

Discover how to turn pork belly and coconut water into a delicious dish full of flavors. Thit Kho is an iconic Vietnamese dish that is easy to cook in your kitchen.

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Dubu Jorim - Braised Tofu and Ground Meat

Dubu Jorim - Braised Tofu and Ground Meat

Nothing can beat this quick Korean dish of braised tofu and ground meat when the temperature drops. It makes a perfect meal with steamed rice, is super easy to prepare, and will perk you up at once.

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Gomoku-ni (Iridori) - Chicken and Vegetables in Soy and Dashi Broth

Gomoku-ni (Iridori) - Chicken and Vegetables in Soy and Dashi Broth

Discover an enticing mix of chicken and vegetables in this Japanese dish. The colorful medley offers an exciting blend of textures and flavors to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

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Fish Cake Omelette

Fish Cake Omelette

If you have eggs and fish cakes, you can whip up this omelette in under 15 minutes! It pairs nicely with steamed rice for lunch/dinner or porridge/congee for breakfast.

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Sardines in Tomato Sauce

Sardines in Tomato Sauce

My family's most requested emergency food is sardines in tomato sauce. This recipe quickly transforms canned sardines into a divine dish you crave on any normal day.

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Simmered Stuffed Mini Peppers

Simmered Stuffed Mini Peppers

Colorful and healthy simmered stuffed mini peppers are a great make-ahead dish for meal prep or bento. These go well with steamed rice and miso soup for a simple Japanese meal.

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Hiyashi Chuka Somen - Japanese Cold Noodles

Hiyashi Chuka Somen - Japanese Cold Noodles

Make this popular Japanese cold noodle dish to beat the summer heat. You will be pleased with the minimal cooking time and rewarded with a colorful and delicious noodle dish.

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Chicken Nanban - Fried Chicken with Tartar Sauce

Chicken Nanban - Fried Chicken with Tartar Sauce

Bite into juicy and succulent fried chicken with tartar sauce. These are great for snacking with cold beer. You can turn them into a meal with sliced lettuce/cabbage and rice.

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Tonteki - Japanese Pork Steak

Tonteki - Japanese Pork Steak

Each bite of the tender, juicy pork steak with a buttery, garlicky soy and Worcestershire sauce that coats the steak will be pure joy. Serve with thinly sliced lettuce/cabbage and cherry tomatoes.

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Steamed Egg Tofu with Dried Shrimp Sprinkle

Steamed Egg Tofu with Dried Shrimp Sprinkle

Soft and silky steamed egg tofu topped with spicy and savory sautéed dried shrimp sprinkle is the perfect way to enjoy egg tofu. I make this dish often since the combination is just so delicious.

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Garlic Butter Tofu Steaks

Garlic Butter Tofu Steaks

Fry tofu into golden brown steaks and pair them with a delicious garlic butter sauce. These Japanese tofu steaks stand tall among all the great steaks, and you won't miss the meat.

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Tofu and Pork Hambagu with Ponzu Dashi Sauce

Tofu and Pork Hambagu with Ponzu Dashi Sauce

An alternative to Japanese beef and pork hambagu, this tofu and pork burger is just as delicious, and the light ponzu and dashi sauce goes perfectly with the lighter hamburgers.

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