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    Japanese Main Dish Recipes

    Sample quick-fix sushi or whip up a batch of veggie tempura for a homemade take on traditional Japanese main dishes.

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    Wasabi Grilled Tuna

    Wasabi Grilled Tuna

    By Chasfoodie

    39 Reviews

    Pork Shirataki

    Pork Shirataki

    Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)

    Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)

    Bang Bang Shrimp

    Bang Bang Shrimp

    Most Popular Japanese Main Dish Recipes

    Japanese Mum's Chicken
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    We have a Japanese girl, Tomoko, living with us, and tonight she and I cooked a Japanese dinner for us and her friends. She phoned her mum,Toshiko, in...

    Japanese Mum's Chicken

    Recipe #68955

    Japanese Mum's Chicken

    By JustJanS on August 13, 2003

    Recipe #68955

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    "We have a Japanese girl, Tomoko, living with us, and tonight she and I cooked a Japanese dinner for us and her friends. She phoned her mum,Toshiko, in Japan for this, as it's her favourite recipe, and I wanted to share it here. It's simple and so good, and Tomoko, who is only 16, did such a good job of cooking this, then translating the recipe to English..."

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    Ingredients: garlic cloves, soy sauce...

    804 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Minado's Perfect Sushi Rice
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    This is the recipe for Sushi rice that I have learned from my father, the Sushi chef at Minado sushi. It's not really a secret recipe, many restaurants...

    Minado's Perfect Sushi Rice

    Recipe #119373

    Minado's Perfect Sushi Rice

    By BirdyBaker on April 27, 2005

    Recipe #119373

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    "This is the recipe for Sushi rice that I have learned from my father, the Sushi chef at Minado sushi. It's not really a secret recipe, many restaurants prepare rice this way, but it produces really great rice. More of a technique than anything. This is a response to a request in the forum and I hope you guys like it!"

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    Ingredients: sushi rice, mirin...

    90 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

    Yakisoba
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    This is a dish that is popular in Japan and usually sold as street food. This version is made with pork, although you could easily substitute chicken or...

    Yakisoba

    Recipe #82262

    Yakisoba

    By Sue Lau on January 27, 2004

    Recipe #82262

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    "This is a dish that is popular in Japan and usually sold as street food. This version is made with pork, although you could easily substitute chicken or tofu."

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    Ingredients: Chinese wheat noodles, ginger...

    59 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

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    Sushi..easy Homemade Style
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    Love making these at home and are so easy and quick!

    Sushi..easy Homemade Style

    Recipe #473877

    Sushi..easy Homemade Style

    By alva24 on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473877

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    "Love making these at home and are so easy and quick!"

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    Ingredients: tuna fish, wasabi, sushi rice...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Recipe #472782

    Spicy Tuna Pan Sushi (No Rolling!)
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    I came up with this recipe after my little sister requested sushi for her 14th birthday party. I cannot roll sushi to save my life so this was a very...

    Spicy Tuna Pan Sushi (No Rolling!)

    By PSU Lioness on January 23, 2012

    Recipe #472782

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    "I came up with this recipe after my little sister requested sushi for her 14th birthday party. I cannot roll sushi to save my life so this was a very welcome recipe. It also made enough to fill a very large platter which would have cost a fortune if it was purchased from a store or sushi bar. The hardest part for me was flipping the pan and you want..."

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    Ingredients: nori, pickled ginger, wasabi...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Recipe #472733

    Crab and Cream Cheese Pan Sushi (No Rolling!)
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    My little sister had an Asian themed 14th birthday party and really wanted sushi. I had a nightmare of a time trying to roll it so I found a recipe to...

    Crab and Cream Cheese Pan Sushi (No Rolling!)

    By PSU Lioness on January 23, 2012

    Recipe #472733

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    "My little sister had an Asian themed 14th birthday party and really wanted sushi. I had a nightmare of a time trying to roll it so I found a recipe to make pan sushi and changed the filling ingredients to make the sushi that I thought 14 year old girls would eat. It's very simple and saves a ton of money from what you would pay to buy a platter of..."

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    Ingredients: nori, cucumbers...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

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    Wasabi Grilled Tuna
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    This is an EXCELLENT and easy tuna recipe. It's perfect for grilling on those warm summer nights.

    Wasabi Grilled Tuna

    Recipe #9773

    Wasabi Grilled Tuna

    By Chasfoodie on June 29, 2001

    Recipe #9773

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    "This is an EXCELLENT and easy tuna recipe. It's perfect for grilling on those warm summer nights."

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    Ingredients: dry hot mustard, wasabi powder...

    39 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Javanese Roasted Salmon and Wilted Spinach
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    This salmon dish is amazing! I was invited for dinner the other night and this was the main course. The red pepper flakes give off plenty of heat, but...

    Javanese Roasted Salmon and Wilted Spinach

    Recipe #38785

    Javanese Roasted Salmon and Wilted Spinach

    By yooper on August 28, 2002

    Recipe #38785

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    "This salmon dish is amazing! I was invited for dinner the other night and this was the main course. The red pepper flakes give off plenty of heat, but it's nicely balanced by the brown sugar and other ingredients. The sauce is heavenly!I asked for the recipe, and my host said she got it out of the latest issue of "Bon Apetit" which I had..."

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, dry crushed red pepper...

    30 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #30380

    Grilled Japanese Swordfish
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    This can be done under a broiler if a BBQ is not available. Prep time does not include marinate time.

    Grilled Japanese Swordfish

    By Tebo on June 4, 2002

    Recipe #30380

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    "This can be done under a broiler if a BBQ is not available. Prep time does not include marinate time."

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    Ingredients: cider vinegar, garlic, ginger...

    25 Reviews

    Prep Time:12 mins

    Total Time: 22 mins

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    Minado's Perfect Sushi Rice
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    This is the recipe for Sushi rice that I have learned from my father, the Sushi chef at Minado sushi. It's not really a secret recipe, many restaurants...

    Minado's Perfect Sushi Rice

    Recipe #119373

    Minado's Perfect Sushi Rice

    By BirdyBaker on April 27, 2005

    Recipe #119373

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    "This is the recipe for Sushi rice that I have learned from my father, the Sushi chef at Minado sushi. It's not really a secret recipe, many restaurants prepare rice this way, but it produces really great rice. More of a technique than anything. This is a response to a request in the forum and I hope you guys like it!"

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    Ingredients: sushi rice, mirin...

    90 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

    Niku Jaga (Japanese Beef Stew in the Crock Pot)
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    Delicious anytime!!! Serve with sticky rice for a hearty meal! This isn't your ordinary "stew", and it is supposed to be runny. Lots of...

    Niku Jaga (Japanese Beef Stew in the Crock Pot)

    Recipe #42722

    Niku Jaga (Japanese Beef Stew in the Crock Pot)

    By ~*Miss Diggy*~ on October 8, 2002

    Recipe #42722

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    "Delicious anytime!!! Serve with sticky rice for a hearty meal! This isn't your ordinary "stew", and it is supposed to be runny. Lots of broth! Enjoy!"

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    Ingredients: potatoes, salt, soy sauce...

    41 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 12 hrs 5 mins

    Types of Sushi Rolls
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    To make each roll, check out the list of ingredients for each type of roll below. Keep in mind that you can make your rolls with just about anything you...

    Types of Sushi Rolls

    Recipe #261412

    Types of Sushi Rolls

    By Linda's Busy Kitchen on October 25, 2007

    Recipe #261412

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    "To make each roll, check out the list of ingredients for each type of roll below. Keep in mind that you can make your rolls with just about anything you like. Be CREATIVE! Mix and Match, and most of all ENJOY! Cooking time does not include time to fry crab, shrimp, lobster or other seafood for Tempura Rolls, or to make sauces. Some of my favorite..."

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    Ingredients: nori, cooked japanese-style rice...

    15 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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    Japanese Hambagu (Hamburg) Steak
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    This is a popular Japanese dish, sort of a really tasty take on salisbury steak. Its quick, cheap, easy and sooo good. Panko bread crumbs are key here..

    Japanese Hambagu (Hamburg) Steak

    Recipe #185151

    Japanese Hambagu (Hamburg) Steak

    By Meghan on September 7, 2006

    Recipe #185151

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    "This is a popular Japanese dish, sort of a really tasty take on salisbury steak. Its quick, cheap, easy and sooo good. Panko bread crumbs are key here.."

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    Ingredients: pepper, eggs, panko...

    18 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Wasabi Grilled Tuna
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    This is an EXCELLENT and easy tuna recipe. It's perfect for grilling on those warm summer nights.

    Wasabi Grilled Tuna

    Recipe #9773

    Wasabi Grilled Tuna

    By Chasfoodie on June 29, 2001

    Recipe #9773

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    "This is an EXCELLENT and easy tuna recipe. It's perfect for grilling on those warm summer nights."

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    Ingredients: dry hot mustard, wasabi powder...

    39 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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