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Weeknight Dinners

Quick and easy Japanese meals ready in 30 minutes or less. Perfect for busy Aussie families.

7recipes in this collection

Honey Teriyaki Salmon

easy
15m
2 servings

Classic Gyudon (Beef Bowl) Recipe

This is a simple homemade gyudon recipe with a delicious sauce. The tender onions soaked in flavor are irresistible!

easy
30m
2 servings

One-Pan Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

This recipe is perfect for those who want to enjoy the creamy and fluffy texture of eggs. It's a delicious Oyakodon that can be easily made in one pan, with flavorful chicken and onions that make it super comforting.

easy
15m
1 servings

Pan-Fried Yakitori (Chicken Skewers) — Sweet Soy Glaze

Yakitori is a classic Japanese “izakaya” favourite: juicy chicken and charred green onion on skewers. This version is designed for home cooking — no grill required, just a frying pan.

easy
35m
2 servings
Teriyaki Chicken - An Easy Recipe for Juicy, Crispy Skinned Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken - An Easy Recipe for Juicy, Crispy Skinned Chicken

Since I started making teriyaki chicken this way, I have rarely made it any other way. It is inspired by the method used in Japanese chicken specialty shops, but simple enough to make at home. With just five steps, you get crisp skin, juicy meat, and that familiar glossy sauce that makes teriyaki so satisfying. It has become one of those recipes I cook again and again in my own kitchen.

easy
15m

Crispy Japanese Karaage – Japanese Fried Chicken Recipe

medium
30m
2 servings
Tofu & Wakame Miso Soup (using a Dashi Pack)

Tofu & Wakame Miso Soup (using a Dashi Pack)

A warm bowl of miso soup is one of the simplest and most comforting parts of a Japanese meal. For this version, I use a dashi pack, which makes it easy to make a fragrant, well-balanced broth in just a few minutes. It is the kind of soup I often put together for a quick lunch or serve alongside dinner at home.

easy
10m