Sake

This fried rice recipe uses cooking spray and egg whites to keep calories and fat to a minimum. With shrimp, carrots, snap peas, and red onion, the fried rice, even with minimal fat, is delicious and— read more

Alcoholic green tea is a wonderful way to combine cocktail time with traditional Japanese tea drinking in the summer heat. Brew green tea with mint and ginger, add a splash of sake, add honey for sweetness, plenty of ice, and... read more

This summer cocktail is bursting with refreshing citrus, mint, and basil flavors. Made with sparkling sake, it's perfect for summer pool parties or barbecues. Serve very chilled in tall glasses. read more

• Nabe
• Dasi

This clever recipe layers the traditional Japanese dish of nabe, made with pork and napa cabbage. It's simple, but looks stunning when served straight from the pot. Layers of napa cabbage and pork belly are simmered in a flavorful broth made from... read more

• Dumplings
• Dip sauce

To enhance the meaty flavor of Chinese dumplings, add mortadella to the ground pork filling. Chinese dumplings are cooked in a frying pan with a small amount of liquid, and once the liquid has evaporated, they are fried until golden brown. read more

This is a super-delicious vegan version of the popular Japanese dish unadon (unagi-donburi), fried eel in a sweet, sticky sauce served with white rice. Eggplant replaces the eel. The recipe is quick and easy, yet so delicious that— read more

Yakitori negima are skewers of chicken thighs and green onions, often served in Japanese bars with cold beer. While grilled, the yakitori are brushed with teriyaki sauce, which gives them a delicious caramelized glaze. You - read more

This version of the popular Japanese kushiyaki kebabs features a combination of salmon and shiitake mushrooms, which impart an umami flavor to the fish. The salmon fillet is pre-marinated in a mixture of mirin, sake, and miso; the kebabs are then brushed with the same mixture during cooking. read more

• Noodles
• Bouillon
• Pork belly

The secret to delicious ramen is its broth. Make it with fried bacon, fried onions and ginger, soy sauce, and Japanese mirin, using whatever broth you have on hand—chicken, pork, or vegetable. The flavor is rich and— read more

• Chicken kebabs
• Green beans with tofu and sesame sauce

These Japanese chicken skewers are fried directly in the pan. Use juicier chicken thighs, threading them onto bamboo skewers along with green onions. Fry the yakitori, brushing each side with the prepared... read more

Although this soup is made with regular instant noodles (discard the seasoning packets), the authentic Japanese ramen flavor comes from the rich broth of chicken wings, bacon, shiitake mushrooms, and spices. The aroma is undeniable— read more

This cocktail is made with frozen fresh plums, blended with sake, plum wine, and pineapple-ginger syrup, which imbues the drink with wonderfully tart notes. Serve it in a large glass, topped with a thick cap of - read more

Whole quail carcasses look very elegant and festive on a plate; such a dish will always be a table decoration. And to give the bird an unusual, exotic flavor, prepare it Asian-style, marinating the quail in a mixture of - read more

Cola, soy sauce, and garlic give this dish a unique sweet and sour flavor, and the grilled chicken is incredibly tender and juicy. Pickled chili peppers add a touch of piquancy. read more

Stir-frying is a cooking method in which meat and vegetables are quickly fried in a hot pan with a small amount of oil. This is also how the popular Asian udon noodles with chicken and vegetables are prepared, resulting in not only... read more

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Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

A detailed recipe for grilled poultry with photos. read more

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

• Traditional ingredients for tempura:
• Tempura dipping sauce:
• Tempura batter:

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Detailed recipe with photos.

• Sushi-su seasoning:
• Unagi glaze:

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Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

• Tempura:
• Dip sauce:

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Detailed recipe with photos.

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• Marinade:

This method works equally well for fresh halibut and sea bass. Serve the finished fish either hot or at room temperature as a main course or as an ingredient in a salad. If you're using... read more

In Japan, sukiyaki is prepared for lunch, and everyone uses chopsticks to pick up ingredients from the pot while it's cooking. Therefore, all the ingredients aren't added to the pot at once, but are added little by little. read more

• For the chicken:
• Stir fry sauce:
• For the noodles:
• For stir-fry:

A Chinese stir-fry recipe featuring fried chicken and vegetables. Served on a bed of fried noodles and lettuce leaves. read more

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

An Asian-inspired bok choy side dish recipe. Bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and jicama are simmered in chicken broth. Served with sake and oyster sauce. read more

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.