Japanese Summer Recipes • Just One Cookbook https://www.justonecookbook.com/season/summer/ Japanese Food and Recipe Blog Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:30:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatball Skewers)(Video) つくね https://www.justonecookbook.com/tsukune/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/tsukune/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=34418 Two grilled chicken tsukune skewers glazed with sauce are served on a white plate with a green shiso leaf and a small dish of red seasoning. The plate rests on a tan cloth and wooden table.

Tsukune are delicious Japanese chicken meatball skewers glazed in sweet yakitori sauce. It‘s easy to make at home with a broiler or grill!

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/tsukune/feed/ 121 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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Make this easy plum cake with any summer fruit—plums, peaches, or berries! A tender, buttery cake that's simple, versatile, and perfect for summer.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/plum-cake/feed/ 63 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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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/cold-udon-noodles/feed/ 8 Strawberry Matcha Latte https://www.justonecookbook.com/strawberry-matcha-latte/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/strawberry-matcha-latte/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=254796 A glass of iced matcha latte with green, white, and red layers, served with a clear straw on a wooden tray. Next to it is a small dessert on a plate with a wooden pick. A matcha whisk and bowl are in the background.

For a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up, make my easy iced Strawberry Matcha Latte recipe at home with sweet strawberries and rich matcha tea.

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With a colorful array of fresh vegetables, my easy Japanese Potato Salad recipe has a rich and creamy texture and well-rounded flavor.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-potato-salad/feed/ 154 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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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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