Japanese Winter Recipes • Just One Cookbook https://www.justonecookbook.com/season/winter/ Japanese Food and Recipe Blog Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:45:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Zenzai (Sweet Red Bean Soup with Mochi) ぜんざい https://www.justonecookbook.com/zenzai-red-bean-soup/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/zenzai-red-bean-soup/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=15530 Two bowls of sweet red bean soup topped with grilled mochi sit on a wooden table, accompanied by a cup of green tea, chopsticks, and a blue-striped cloth.

Make my Zenzai (sweet red bean soup) recipe three easy ways with azuki beans and toasted mochi at home. It's a cozy winter Japanese dessert that everyone loves.

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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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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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Enoki Egg Drop Soup えのきのかきたま汁 https://www.justonecookbook.com/enoki-egg-drop-soup/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/enoki-egg-drop-soup/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=265585 A wooden bowl filled with egg drop soup, garnished with chopped green onions. Two wooden spoons rest on a wooden tray beside the bowl.

Quick and comforting, this Enoki Egg Drop Soup blends tender mushrooms, silky egg, and savory chicken in a fragrant sesame-ginger broth.

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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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Tofu Egg Drop Soup 豆腐のかきたま汁 https://www.justonecookbook.com/tofu-egg-drop-soup/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/tofu-egg-drop-soup/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=264928 A bowl of egg drop soup with tofu cubes and sliced green onions, served in a red bowl on a rustic wooden table, with a red spoon and other dishes nearby.

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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Miso Ramen Recipe 味噌ラーメン https://www.justonecookbook.com/homemade-chashu-miso-ramen/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/homemade-chashu-miso-ramen/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=8349 A bowl of ramen with sliced pork, soft-boiled eggs, corn, green onions, seaweed, and noodles in broth. Red chopsticks and a wooden spoon are nearby. Gyoza dumplings are in the background on a wooden table.

My quick, delicious Miso Ramen recipe with an intensely savory broth is ready in less than 30 minutes to satisfy your ramen cravings at home!

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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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