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Tofu and Octopus Meatballs

Tofu and Octopus Meatballs

Use firm tofu to prepare these delectable Japanese meatballs. These fried meatballs with octopus filling are irresistible, especially when paired with the ponzu dipping sauce.

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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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Japanese Tomato Salad with Lemon Tsuyu Dressing

Japanese Tomato Salad with Lemon Tsuyu Dressing

Enjoy fresh tomatoes in this simple Japanese tomato salad with olive oil, lemon juice, and mentsuyu dressing. The addition of katsuo bushi and scallions gives an extra punch of flavor.

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Ginger Pork Sauté - Butaniku no Shoga-yaki

Ginger Pork Sauté - Butaniku no Shoga-yaki

Shogayaki is a popular Japanese pork dish with a refreshingly delicious ginger soy sauce. This quick and easy recipe will become your go-to recipe right after teriyaki.

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Sambal Goreng Hati - Liver with Chili Sauce

Sambal Goreng Hati - Liver with Chili Sauce

You will love liver dishes too if they taste as good as Indonesian sambal goreng hati. This dish always appears on our celebratory menu, and it is just as easy to make it for daily enjoyment.

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Tori no Jibuni - Kanazawa Chicken Stew

Tori no Jibuni - Kanazawa Chicken Stew

Bring a piece of Kanazawa home by cooking jibuni in your kitchen. The combination of chicken, tofu, and vegetables simmered in a thick soy-base soup is perfect for colder months.

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Sarada No Gomae - Salad with Roasted Sesame Dressing

Sarada No Gomae - Salad with Roasted Sesame Dressing

Only five ingredients (sesame seeds, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey) to make this delicious Japanese roasted sesame salad dressing at home. It will make you eat more vegetables!

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Okra and Shrimp Stir-Fry with Chili Sauce

Okra and Shrimp Stir-Fry with Chili Sauce

Okra and shrimps are the perfect pair in this stir-fry dish. The shrimp paste lends a bold flavor in this quick 5 minutes dish, and the short cooking time is great for hot summer days.

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