Japanese Healthy-ish Recipes • Just One Cookbook https://www.justonecookbook.com/diet/healthy/ Japanese Food and Recipe Blog Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:32:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge) 七草粥 https://www.justonecookbook.com/nanakusa-gayu-seven-herb-rice-porridge/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/nanakusa-gayu-seven-herb-rice-porridge/#comments Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=55345 A ceramic pot filled with rice porridge topped with grilled tofu cubes and chopped greens sits on a wooden table, next to a wooden spoon and various dishes.

Reset after Japanese New Year with my Nanakusa Gayu recipe. This comforting seven herb rice porridge is easy to make and loved for its healing, gentle flavor.

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Cross into the new year with Toshikoshi Soba—enjoy this tradition at home with a quick, simple recipe for Japanese soba noodle soup to usher in good fortune.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/toshikoshi-soba/feed/ 78 Nabe: Your Ultimate Japanese Hot Pot Guide 鍋物 https://www.justonecookbook.com/nabemono-japanese-hot-pot/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/nabemono-japanese-hot-pot/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=78328 A Japanese shabu-shabu hot pot setup with a donabe pot, thinly sliced beef, tofu, assorted mushrooms, vegetables, udon noodles, and dipping sauces arranged on a wooden table.

Enjoy the cozy flavors of nabemono, Japan’s hot pot. Learn how to prepare broths, ingredients, and equipment for a perfect home-cooked nabe.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/nabemono-japanese-hot-pot/feed/ 44 Japanese Tofu Steak with Mushroom Ankake Sauce 豆腐ステーキ https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-tofu-steak-with-mushroom-ankake-sauce/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-tofu-steak-with-mushroom-ankake-sauce/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=265332 A square piece of tofu topped with stir-fried mushrooms, julienned carrots, and sauce, garnished with sliced green onions, served on a white scalloped plate next to chopsticks.

Crisp tofu topped with savory mushroom sauce—my easy Japanese Tofu Steak with Ankake Sauce is comforting, healthy, and ready in 30 minutes!

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Warm up with Tofu Egg Drop Soup—a 10-minute recipe with tofu, egg, and ginger in a light sesame broth. Perfect for quick comfort at home.

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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 Salmon in Foil (Video) 鮭のホイル焼き https://www.justonecookbook.com/salmon-foil/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/salmon-foil/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=65979 A hand pours sauce over baked salmon with lemon, mushrooms, and veggies in foil. Surrounding dishes include rice, salad, soup, watermelon, and tomato on a wooden table.

Moist, tender, and flavorful, my quick Salmon in Foil recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner. Ready in 25 minutes with easy-breezy clean up!

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