Japanese

Chicken karaage

Japanese fried chicken thigh fillets with a light ultra crisp coating, our home version of chicken karaage was served with shredded cabbage, mayo for dipping and rice on the side.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Naporitan (Japanese ketchup spaghetti)

This strangely comforting pasta dish has sliced hotdogs and a sweet-sour sauce made with tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and milk.

Cook time: 18

Servings: 4 people

Store-bought mushroom balls, rehydrated shiitake and fresh shimeji are added to the classic Japanese miso soup in this chunky and filling dish that can be enjoyed as a starter course or an all-day snack.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Cheesy gyudon

A heap of shredded cheese on top of gyudon is torched until melted. It’s our home version of a beef rice bowl preparation popularized by Japanese gyudon chain Sukiya.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Beef udon soup

Udon, thick noodles made from wheat, are served in umami-rich broth made with dashi and soy sauce, then topped with sweet-salty thinly sliced braised beef.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 3 people