Light Japanese Lunch Recipes • Just One Cookbook https://www.justonecookbook.com/categories/recipes/lunch/ Japanese Food and Recipe Blog Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:10:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Soboro Udon そぼろうどん https://www.justonecookbook.com/soboro-udon/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/soboro-udon/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=263710 A bowl of udon noodles topped with minced meat, a poached egg, sliced green onions, and seasoning, surrounded by small dishes of chili oil, more green onions, and tea on a wooden table.

Soboro Udon is a comforting bowl of thick, chewy udon noodles topped with savory ground chicken and a soft-poached egg. This quick, brothless noodle dish combines a sweet-salty meat sauce with a silky egg yolk for a luxurious, umami-rich bite every time. A bowl of Soboro Udon is the ultimate comfort meal when you want […]

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Japanese Pizza Toast ピザトースト https://www.justonecookbook.com/pizza-toast/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/pizza-toast/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=144368 A slice of toast topped with melted cheese, cherry tomatoes, onions, and green peppers on a decorative plate, served with a gold fork on a wicker tray lined with newspaper-style parchment.

Make nostalgic Japanese Pizza Toast with shokupan milk bread topped with ham and cheese for a café-style snack or lunch for kids and adults!

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Salmon and Ikura Dashi Chazuke 鮭のいくらの出汁茶漬け https://www.justonecookbook.com/salmon-and-ikura-dashi-chazuke/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/salmon-and-ikura-dashi-chazuke/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=259181 A bowl of Japanese rice topped with salmon sashimi, salmon roe, and herbs is being served with hot tea poured from a teapot. Chopsticks and condiments are arranged on a wooden tray beside the bowl.

My light and comforting Salmon and Ikura Dashi Chazuke recipe combines salmon sashimi and briny ikura (roe) with steamed rice in a savory soup stock.

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Cold Udon Noodles (Zaru Udon) ざるうどん https://www.justonecookbook.com/cold-udon-noodles/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/cold-udon-noodles/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=256042 A plate of chilled udon noodles served on a bamboo mat with ice cubes, garnished with maple leaves. Sides of sliced green onions, wasabi, shredded nori, and dipping sauce are arranged around the plate on a wooden table.

Cool down on a hot day with refreshing and delicious Cold Udon Noodles with thick and chewy Japanese noodles and an umami-rich dipping sauce.

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Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles) ざるそば https://www.justonecookbook.com/zaru-soba-cold-soba-noodles/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/zaru-soba-cold-soba-noodles/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=10309 A red tray with bamboo mat holding two types of cold noodles, one white and one green, garnished with shredded seaweed, served with dipping sauce and condiments in bowls nearby. Chopsticks rest on the side.

Cool and refreshing, Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles) is the perfect 15-minute summer meal with chewy buckwheat noodles and umami dipping sauce.

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Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon) (Video) かけうどん https://www.justonecookbook.com/udon-noodle-soup/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/udon-noodle-soup/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=125807 Japanese bowls containing Classic Udon Noodle Soup called Kake Udon or Su Udon, topped with sliced green onion and shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice).

Make this classic and comforting Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon) at home with thick, chewy noodles in a delicate broth topped with green onions.

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Tuna Mayo Onigiri ツナマヨおにぎり https://www.justonecookbook.com/tuna-mayo-onigiri/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/tuna-mayo-onigiri/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=222424 A plate containing three tuna mayo onigiri served with a wooden bowl of miso soup, a cup of tea, and a small dish of pickles.

Learn two easy ways to make delicious Tuna Mayo Onigiri with my recipe! Portable and kid-friendly rice balls are great for lunch or a snack.

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Easy Mentaiko Pasta (Video) https://www.justonecookbook.com/10-minute-meal-mentaiko-pasta/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/10-minute-meal-mentaiko-pasta/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=211507 A black round plate containing metaiko pasta - Japanese spaghetti with spicy salted cod roe topped with julienned shiso and shredded nori seaweed.

Luscious Easy Mentaiko Pasta with a creamy sauce of spicy salted cod roe is a quick, easy pasta recipe that you can make in one pot.

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