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"This is a family favorite and so simple. I first got the recipe from a friend who was a chef in a Japanese restaurant. When I married my husband he was using the same recipe he got from his Japanese ex-mother-in-law. It is so versatile we have used it for chicken breasts, wings, thighs, salmon, halibut, beef-kabobs - even veggies!"

Ingredients: ginger, olive oil, soy sauce...

"My Mom and I created this after being stationed in Japan and eating Yakisoba from the street vendors. This is not exactly the same-but a good substitute"

Ingredients: cooking oil, ginger powder...

"Quick, Tasty and Easy oriental ground beef Stir Fry."

Ingredients: beef gravy, mushroom beef gravy...

"This is very popular in Japan, and very popular with my children. It's also a favorite dish in the restaurant where I work. The Japanese are quite happy to eat this at room temperature too. Prep time includes marinating time."

Ingredients: cornstarch, sake, soy sauce...

"A healthy way to start your day! Matcha Green Tea Powder can be found at your Japanese Grocer or ordered online. If you are not familiar with Matcha Green Tea, here is a link to a rather lengthy desciption.
http://www.recipezaar.com/cookbook.php?bookid=125553"

Ingredients: honey, hot water, ice cubes...

"This is totally and utterly comfort food for Asians. Posted this recipe for Skipper/Sy. It is a total self-creation that has become a staple in my family. We actually have craving for this. A total balanced meal, all in one. You can substitute the chicken with beef or pork. Still good. :) It can be served to toddlers cos it is very soft. Asian toddlers..."

Ingredients: cilantro, eggs, fresh ginger...

"I made this last summer holidays when I went back to Japan.It's really crispy and really nice, and you can serve it with fried sweet potato (satsuma imo), which we cook like french fries."

Ingredients: cornstarch, garlic, oil...

"These patties may remind you of Tempura but are really quite different. Serve them with a nice spicy sauce or with soy sauce. Some like to put butter on them. It depends on your meal or if you are eating them as a snack. They are very tasty. The number of srvings will depend on how you are using them. They make excellent appetizers if you make tiny..."

Ingredients: eggs, evaporated milk, onions...

"GREAT SIDE DISH FOR SUSHI LOVERS! low fat, low calorie salad that goes with anything. try it out you will be bound to fall in love with it."

Ingredients: cucumbers, fresh seaweed...

"A famous Japanese pork dish that my mom/sis often makes. Had to ask how this was done since I just miss this so much! Asking details from sis was a bit difficult since she just eyes it. I usually substitute it with chicken too and I still love it although she raised her eyebrow when I told her that :D Well, I love to give myself options! :)"

Ingredients: pepper, cooking oil, kumquats...

"Convenient way to satisfy a sushi craving. I invented this delectable open-faced "sandwich" while trying to use up leftover ingredients in a creative way. I made this with canned salmon (reminiscent of a Philadelphia roll) but I'm assuming tuna will work well also."

Ingredients: cream cheese, wasabi powder...

"This is a variation of other donburi recipes which is usually meat or fish cooked with an egg over a hot bowl of rice. This recipe can be done plain or fancy with what you have for left-overs. Substitute canned salmon or any leftover meat. Kids especially love this recipe!"

Ingredients: eggs, light chunk tuna in water...

"My friend's mom owns a yakiniku resteraunt but she also cooks various other foods. This is her chahan recipe.

She really uses chashaorou (chaashuu) but I don't know the word in English, but she said Bacon is okay too.

If you like green peas, you can add 2 tbsps. (I don't like green peas, that's why I didn't..."

Ingredients: pepper, eggs, green onions...

"A recipe from Katsuyo Kobayashi and her book "Quick and Easy Japanese Cookbook". She defeated Iron Chef Chen Kenichi on the popular Food Network t.v. show "Iron Chef". Kobayashi-san claims she can make anyone into an Iron Chef! :)"

Ingredients: eggs, ketchup, milk...