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Kid-Friendly Japanese

Mild, fun Japanese dishes that even the pickiest eaters love. Tested on real Aussie kids.

4recipes in this collection
Miso Soup - The Way Many People Make It at Home in Japan

Miso Soup - The Way Many People Make It at Home in Japan

Tofu and wakame(seaweed) miso soup is one of the simplest and most comforting dishes in Japanese home cooking. For this recipe, I use a dashi pack, which makes it easy to prepare a fragrant, well-balanced broth in just a few minutes. This is how many people in Japan make miso soup at home, and it is something I often prepare for a quick lunch or serve alongside dinner.

easy
10m
Miso Yaki Onigiri – This Simple Miso Grilled Onigiri Is Hard to Stop Eating

Miso Yaki Onigiri – This Simple Miso Grilled Onigiri Is Hard to Stop Eating

Golden on the outside and soft on the inside, coated in a sweet and savoury miso glaze. These miso yaki onigiri are vegetarian, easy to make in a frying pan, and perfect as a snack or quick lunch.

easy
20m
3 servings
Tuna Mayo Sushi - A Japanese Home Favourite

Tuna Mayo Sushi - A Japanese Home Favourite

Tuna mayo is one of those classic fillings that always feels familiar and easy. These slim sushi rolls are simple to make at home and are especially good for lunchboxes or a light meal. The creamy tuna and fresh cucumber make a combination that is simple, but very satisfying.

easy
20m
1 servings
Teriyaki Chicken Recipe – The Japanese Method Most People Don’t Know

Teriyaki Chicken Recipe – The Japanese Method Most People Don’t Know

This is the teriyaki chicken method I learned from a Japanese recipe site and have used ever since. With just five simple steps, you get crisp skin, juicy meat, and that familiar glossy sauce that makes teriyaki so satisfying. The key is not just the sauce, but how you cook the chicken in the pan. It has become one of those recipes I cook again and again in my own kitchen.

easy
15m