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"One of my favorite annual treats from my CSA is Edamame, a fresh soybean that is a popular snack in Japan. Did you know that soybeans actually enrich the soil they are grown in? They enrich the body that eats them, too! :)"

Ingredients: edamame, salt...

"From the International Vegetarian Cookbook. Serve the tofu over steamed brown rice or use as a sandwich filling!"

Ingredients: watercress leaves, toasted sesame oil...

"I made these last summer, and they we great hot or cold.
Have lots of napkins."

Ingredients: garlic, ginger, green onions...

"This is so simple, I debated whether to submit this here, but it's something we enjoy with beer, sake, or good ol' soju. There are probably much better recipes out there than this, but this one works for us for now without compromising heart healthy needs versus salt and oil. Izakaya is a Japanese style pub and this is typical of something..."

Ingredients: mirin, garlic cloves...

"An interesting and attractive appetizer and snack. These cheese snacks are delicious as is or served along side some japanese rice crackers and/or edamame! Also excellent as an appetizer or for a party tray. :)"

Ingredients: nori, processed cheese...

"I found this recipe on the internet. I like canned tuna.This is inexpensive and simple to make! this recipe is great when you are lazy to cook but want something yummy."

Ingredients: canned tuna, sesame oil...

"From Just Hungry. The two conflicting sides of my appetite... Together at last! Yum!"

Ingredients: firm tofu, bacon, brown sugar...

"A great Japanese appetizer!"

Ingredients: cornstarch, fresh gingerroot...

"These are so pretty with spirals of black and pale yellow. From The Book of Appetizers. I've made this twice now. I think the amount of egg needs to be doubled (see photo). Makes more like 6-8 servings, not 12. I've kept the recipe as written."

Ingredients: nori, eggs, cold water...

"This is from sushiday.com"

Ingredients: nori, cream cheese...

"This Japanese Chilled Tofu Appetizer is not for beginning tofu Western tastes. It's fast. It is easy and it is very very Eastern tastebuds or experienced tofu users who will tell you tofu has a taste."

Ingredients: chives, cucumbers...

"This recipe is from a local Japanese restaurant. Smelt is delicious and very reasonably priced. Cook the whole fish and eat from head to tail. The bones are soft enough to eat and a great source of calcium."

Ingredients: daikon sprouts, smelt...

"This recipe is from one of those recipe cards given out at my local supermarket."

Ingredients: dry sherry, chicken drummettes...