Recipes for busy evenings
Weeknight Japanese Meals
Simple Japanese home meals organised by the way you want to cook, from quick rice bowls to comforting dishes that make good leftovers.
Start with a rice bowl or quick main when time is short. Choose curry or tonjiru when you want something that can be reheated the next day.
Fast and complete
Rice bowls
Serve the main dish over rice for a satisfying dinner with very little needed on the side.
Simple centrepieces
Quick mains
Easy main dishes to serve with rice and a simple vegetable or bowl of miso soup.
Worth a gentle simmer
Comforting classics
Cosy family meals that are straightforward to cook and especially good for leftovers.
Complete the table
Soup and sides
Simple dishes to pair with rice or a main when you want to make the meal feel more complete.
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