Japanese Side Dish Recipes • Just One Cookbook https://www.justonecookbook.com/categories/recipes/side/ Japanese Food and Recipe Blog Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:08:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Japanese Simmered Kabocha かぼちゃの煮物 https://www.justonecookbook.com/simmered-kabocha-squash/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/simmered-kabocha-squash/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=64693 A decorative blue-and-white bowl filled with simmered kabocha squash pieces, garnished with thinly sliced ginger. Chopsticks and small dishes are placed beside the bowl on a dark surface.

Cooked in a savory seasonings, classic Japanese Simmered Kabocha is a simple, comforting dish that's a true taste of Japanese home cooking.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/simmered-kabocha-squash/feed/ 125 How to Make Tofu at Home—Easy Homemade Tofu Recipe https://www.justonecookbook.com/homemade-tofu/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/homemade-tofu/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=253247 A block of fresh tofu rests on a woven bamboo tray, surrounded by various small dishes and utensils on a wooden table.

Learn How to Make Tofu at Home with just 3 ingredients to enjoy smooth, delicious, and easy homemade tofu. It's better than store bought!

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/homemade-tofu/feed/ 12 Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Ball) (Video) 焼きおにぎり https://www.justonecookbook.com/yaki-onigiri-grilled-rice-ball/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/yaki-onigiri-grilled-rice-ball/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=17930 A rectangular plate containing three yaki onigiri (grilled rice balls).

Try my Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Ball) recipe with a crispy crust and caramelized glaze for a truly irresistible snack or side dish.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/yaki-onigiri-grilled-rice-ball/feed/ 82 Yamitsuki Cabbage やみつきキャベツ https://www.justonecookbook.com/yamitsuki-cabbage/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/yamitsuki-cabbage/#comments Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=234324 An indigo round plate containing chopped cabbage dish called Yamitsuki Cabbage served with a pair of chopsticks and small dishes and sake cups and the table.

5-minute Yamitsuki Cabbage is a simple, addictive dish of crisp cabbage tossed in sesame oil, garlic, salt, sesame seeds, and umami seasoning.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/yamitsuki-cabbage/feed/ 315 Tomato Salad with Sesame Ponzu (Video) https://www.justonecookbook.com/tomato-salad-with-sesame-ponzu/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/tomato-salad-with-sesame-ponzu/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=233926 A Japanese black mortar containing cut tomato wedges dressed in ground sesame ponzu seasoning, garnished with mitsuba leaves on top.

Try my refreshing and easy Japanese Tomato Salad with Sesame Ponzu recipe that's tangy, sweet, savory, and nutty. It takes just 5 minutes!

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Learn to make classic Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) with wakame seaweed. It's light, healthy, refreshing, and goes with everything!

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Learn to make easy Simmered Shiitake Mushrooms that are cooked and soaked in a seasoned broth to enjoy as a side dish or sushi roll filling.

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Learn to make juicy and tender Chicken Chashu at home. This lighter variation on Japanese braised pork belly is perfect over ramen or rice!

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