Japanese recipes

48 authentic Japanese recipes

Dashi, miso, soy, mirin, short-grain rice, donburi

Japanese cuisine is built on dashi — a spare, mineral broth of kombu seaweed and dried bonito that carries umami without weight. From that quiet foundation rises an entire philosophy: the ichi-jū-san-sai meal structure of one soup and three sides arranged around a bowl of short-grain rice, the seasonal discipline of shun that insists on ingredients at their fleeting peak, and fermented pillars of miso, shoyu, sake, and mirin that develop flavour across months. Whether a weekday teishoku set, a casual donburi bowl, or the many-coursed ritual of kaiseki, Japanese cooking always disciplines itself to reveal rather than conceal the ingredient.

Japanese recipes — Japanese recipes — ChefSphere recipes on iPhone — real in-app captures, not generated kitchen stills
Japanese recipes — ChefSphere recipes on iPhone — real in-app captures, not generated kitchen stills

Browse all 48 recipes

  • Miso Root Veggie Nourishing Soup40 minutes

    Miso Root Veggie Nourishing Soup

    Hearty miso broth with seasonal root vegetables.

    medium220 caljapanese
  • Miso-Sesame Broccoli Steamed Perfection15 minutes

    Miso-Sesame Broccoli Steamed Perfection

    Steamed broccoli with savory miso-sesame dressing.

    easy110 caljapanese
  • Miso Veggie Soup with Heartiness45 minutes

    Miso Veggie Soup with Heartiness

    Hearty vegetables simmered in savory miso broth.

    medium220 caljapanese
  • Nori Ginger Lime Grilled Scallops21 minutes

    Nori Ginger Lime Grilled Scallops

    Grilled scallops infused with nori, ginger, and lime flavors.

    medium280 caljapanese
  • Beef Sushi Rolls with Mustard Twist1 hour

    Beef Sushi Rolls with Mustard Twist

    Beef sushi rolls with tangy caper-basil mustard.

    medium320 caljapanese
  • Umami Miso Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms20 minutes

    Umami Miso Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms

    Roasted cod in umami miso broth with shiitake mushrooms.

    medium280 caljapanese
  • Spinach Miso Soup with Zingy Ginger30 minutes

    Spinach Miso Soup with Zingy Ginger

    Zesty miso soup with spinach and ginger.

    easy180 caljapanese
  • Miso Sweet Potato Watercress Soup35 minutes

    Miso Sweet Potato Watercress Soup

    Savory miso broth with sweet potatoes and fresh watercress.

    medium220 caljapanese
  • Sushi Rice Salad with Japanese Twist1 hour

    Sushi Rice Salad with Japanese Twist

    Rice salad with sushi-inspired flavors and textures.

    medium320 caljapanese
  • Soy-Wasabi Sushi Roll Zing Recipe15 minutes

    Soy-Wasabi Sushi Roll Zing Recipe

    Soy-wasabi spread enhances sushi rolls with a zesty kick.

    easy280 caljapanese
  • Miso Tofu Soup with Greens10 minutes

    Miso Tofu Soup with Greens

    Miso-infused broth with tofu, greens, and root vegetables.

    easy110 caljapanese
  • Savory Slow-Cooked Japanese Tofu Braised4 hours 20 minutes

    Savory Slow-Cooked Japanese Tofu Braised

    Japanese-inspired braised tofu with savory, slow-cooked flavors.

    easy280 caljapanese
  • Sushi-Inspired Brothy Soup45 minutes

    Sushi-Inspired Brothy Soup

    Brothy soup with sushi-inspired ingredients and flavors.

    medium230 caljapanese
  • Sesame Rice Balls with Red Pepper50 minutes

    Sesame Rice Balls with Red Pepper

    Sesame rice balls paired with tangy red pepper dip.

    medium320 caljapanese
  • Miso Mushroom Tofu Soup with Peas25 minutes

    Miso Mushroom Tofu Soup with Peas

    Savory miso broth with earthy mushrooms, crisp snow peas, and tofu.

    easy180 caljapanese
  • Seaweed and Cucumber Crunch Salad24 hours 5 minutes

    Seaweed and Cucumber Crunch Salad

    Refreshing salad with seaweed and crunchy cucumber.

    easy80 caljapanese
  • Miso-Dressed Vegetable Salad20 minutes

    Miso-Dressed Vegetable Salad

    Savory miso dressing enhances fresh vegetable salad.

    easy110 caljapanese
  • Vegetable Seaweed Rice Rolls Recipe30 minutes

    Vegetable Seaweed Rice Rolls Recipe

    Fresh vegetables wrapped in seaweed and rice for a healthy meal.

    medium280 caljapanese
  • Miso Butternut Squash Cream Soup40 minutes

    Miso Butternut Squash Cream Soup

    Creamy miso-infused soup with roasted butternut squash.

    medium220 caljapanese
  • Kimchi Miso Noodle Soup Recipe45 minutes

    Kimchi Miso Noodle Soup Recipe

    Savory noodle soup with kimchi and miso broth.

    medium320 calkorean
  • Miso-Dressed Cucumber Salad: Fresh & Flavorful10 minutes

    Miso-Dressed Cucumber Salad: Fresh & Flavorful

    Refreshing cucumber salad with savory miso dressing.

    easy220 caljapanese
  • Umami Miso Glazed Broiled Tofu20 minutes

    Umami Miso Glazed Broiled Tofu

    Broiled tofu glazed with umami-rich miso.

    medium220 caljapanese
  • Miso Tofu Seaweed Soup Classic Recipe55 minutes

    Miso Tofu Seaweed Soup Classic Recipe

    Traditional miso broth with tofu and seaweed.

    medium180 caljapanese
  • Tuna Ginger Shiitake Salad45 minutes

    Tuna Ginger Shiitake Salad

    Raw tuna mixed with ginger and shiitake mushrooms.

    medium280 caljapanese
  • Cool Cucumber Soup with Soba Noodles55 minutes

    Cool Cucumber Soup with Soba Noodles

    Chilled cucumber soup with refreshing soba noodles.

    medium280 caljapanese
  • Miso-Glazed Broiled Scallops: Savory Seafood1 hour 15 minutes

    Miso-Glazed Broiled Scallops: Savory Seafood

    Broiled scallops with miso glaze for a savory seafood dish.

    easy280 caljapanese
  • Umeboshi Cabbage Pickle: Tangy Fusion1 hour 10 minutes

    Umeboshi Cabbage Pickle: Tangy Fusion

    Tangy pickled cabbage enhanced with umeboshi plums.

    easy45 caljapanese
  • Miso Tahini Corn Chickpea Grain Bowls40 minutes

    Miso Tahini Corn Chickpea Grain Bowls

    Miso tahini sauce tops corn and chickpea grain bowls.

    medium520 caljapanese
  • Seafood and Veggie Sushi Stack20 minutes

    Seafood and Veggie Sushi Stack

    Fresh seafood and veggies layered between rice and nori sheets.

    medium320 caljapanese
  • Vegetable Rice Sushi Rolls Recipe1 hour 20 minutes

    Vegetable Rice Sushi Rolls Recipe

    Hand-rolled sushi filled with fresh vegetables and rice.

    medium320 caljapanese
  • Quick Japanese Pickled Cucumbers1 hour 10 minutes

    Quick Japanese Pickled Cucumbers

    Speedy pickled cucumbers for a Japanese-inspired tangy side dish.

    easy30 caljapanese
  • Miso Adzuki Beans Broccoli Stir-Fry30 minutes

    Miso Adzuki Beans Broccoli Stir-Fry

    Adzuki beans and broccoli stir-fried with savory miso sauce.

    easy320 caljapanese
  • Plum Shiso Grilled Chicken: Tangy Twist1 hour 18 minutes

    Plum Shiso Grilled Chicken: Tangy Twist

    Grilled chicken with tangy plum and refreshing shiso.

    medium280 caljapanese
  • Bento Box Assorted Ingredient Soup30 minutes

    Bento Box Assorted Ingredient Soup

    "Easy-to-make soup with assorted ingredients in a bento box.".

    medium180 caljapanese
  • Grilled Tuna with Seaweed Salad Combo25 minutes

    Grilled Tuna with Seaweed Salad Combo

    Tuna grilled to perfection, paired with a refreshing seaweed salad.

    medium320 caljapanese
  • Savory Beef Strip Steak with Tangy20 minutes

    Savory Beef Strip Steak with Tangy

    Juicy beef strip steak paired with tangy Japanese dipping sauce.

    medium320 caljapanese
  • Zesty Lemon-Soy Grilled Japanese Eggplant23 minutes

    Zesty Lemon-Soy Grilled Japanese Eggplant

    Grilled Japanese eggplant with zesty lemon-soy marinade.

    medium110 caljapanese
  • Green Tea Infused Magic Rice Recipe9 hours

    Green Tea Infused Magic Rice Recipe

    Green tea-infused rice with a touch of magic.

    medium180 caljapanese
  • Crispy Miso-Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe30 minutes

    Crispy Miso-Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe

    Crispy salmon topped with miso-honey glaze for a flavorful meal.

    medium380 caljapanese
  • Miso Butter Charred Summer Beans15 minutes

    Miso Butter Charred Summer Beans

    Charred summer beans with savory miso butter.

    easy180 caljapanese
  • Seared Salmon with Umami Veggie Broth1 hour 15 minutes

    Seared Salmon with Umami Veggie Broth

    Pan-seared salmon with seasonal veggies in umami seaweed broth.

    medium320 caljapanese
  • Vinegar Infused Fluffy Sushi Rice30 minutes

    Vinegar Infused Fluffy Sushi Rice

    Fluffy rice seasoned with vinegar for sushi rolls.

    easy240 caljapanese
  • Miso-Ginger Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette45 minutes

    Miso-Ginger Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette

    "Broccoli salad tossed in tangy miso-ginger vinaigrette.".

    easy180 caljapanese
  • Cod Rice Bowls with Flaky Fish45 minutes

    Cod Rice Bowls with Flaky Fish

    Flaky cod atop fragrant rice bowls.

    medium540 caljapanese
  • Adzuki Bean Miso Soup: Hearty Fare30 minutes

    Adzuki Bean Miso Soup: Hearty Fare

    Bean miso soup with adzuki beans for a hearty meal.

    easy190 caljapanese
  • Tofu Cream Tomato Peach Salad15 minutes

    Tofu Cream Tomato Peach Salad

    Refreshing salad with tofu cream, ripe tomatoes, and juicy peaches.

    easy280 caljapanese
  • Miso Butter Grilled Baby Bok Choy25 minutes

    Miso Butter Grilled Baby Bok Choy

    Grilled baby bok choy with flavorful miso butter.

    medium180 caljapanese
  • Teriyaki Salmon with Steamed Greens30 minutes

    Teriyaki Salmon with Steamed Greens

    Flavorful teriyaki salmon paired with steamed greens.

    medium380 caljapanese

Refine Japanese recipes by type

  • Vegan26
  • Poultry18
  • Vegetarian17
  • Seafood13
  • Soup11
  • Fish8
  • Meat8

Refine Japanese recipes by meal

  • Dinner39
  • Lunch25
←All cuisines