Japanese recipes

Fast, fridge-friendly Japanese recipes for 1–2 — weeknight-quick meals tuned for busy cooks in Singapore & SEA.

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Chicken Katsu Curry

Crisp panko chicken over rice with a rich Japanese curry sauce — the ultimate comfort plate in about 35 minutes.

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Chicken Karaage (Air-Fryer)

Crunchy ginger-soy marinated Japanese fried chicken, made light in the air fryer — a 30-minute crowd-pleaser with lemon.

30 min 2 cooked 3×

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Gyudon (Beef Rice Bowl)

Thin beef and onion simmered in sweet dashi-soy, ladled over rice — the Japanese fast-food classic at home.

15 min 2 cooked 3×

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Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon)

Chubby udon noodles stir-fried with chicken and vegetables in a savoury soy-Worcestershire sauce, 15 minutes.

15 min 2 cooked 3×

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Saba Shioyaki (Grilled Mackerel)

Salt-grilled mackerel with crisp skin and a squeeze of lemon — a simple, classic Japanese fish dish from the air fryer.

20 min 2 cooked 3×

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Miso Soup with Tofu

A soothing 10-minute bowl of miso broth with silky tofu and spring onion — a light meal or a side.

10 min 2 cooked 3×

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Ochazuke (Green Tea over Rice)

Hot green tea poured over rice with nori and sesame — Japan’s ultimate 8-minute comfort bowl from leftover rice.

8 min 1 cooked 3×

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Chicken Katsudon

Crisp chicken cutlet simmered with onion in sweet dashi-soy and bound with egg over rice — the ultimate Japanese rice bowl in 25 minutes.

25 min 2 cooked 3×

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Chicken Shogayaki (Ginger Chicken)

Chicken pan-fried in a punchy ginger-soy glaze — a fast Japanese dinner over rice with shredded cabbage.

18 min 2 cooked 3×

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Teriyaki Salmon Donburi

Pan-crisped salmon in a sticky soy-mirin glaze over rice — a 20-minute Japanese rice bowl that feels like a treat.

18 min 2 cooked 3×

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Tamagoyaki (Rolled Omelette)

A lightly sweet, layered Japanese rolled omelette — a 10-minute breakfast or bento staple from just a few eggs.

10 min 1 cooked 3×

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Tamago Kake Gohan (Egg over Rice)

Japan's 3-minute comfort breakfast — a raw egg whipped through piping-hot rice with a dash of soy.

5 min 1 cooked 3×

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Onigiri (Rice Balls)

Hand-pressed salted rice triangles wrapped in seaweed — the perfect snack or lunchbox filler from leftover rice.

10 min 2 cooked 3×

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Japanese Curry Rice

Mild, glossy Japanese curry with chicken and vegetables from a roux block, ladled over rice — comfort food in 30 minutes.

30 min 2 cooked 3×

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Chicken Katsu (Air-Fryer)

Crunchy panko-crumbed chicken from the air fryer, sliced over rice with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce — lighter than deep-frying.

25 min 2 cooked 3×

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Niku Udon (Beef Udon Soup)

Thin beef simmered in a sweet soy-dashi broth over chubby udon — a warming Japanese noodle soup in 20 minutes.

20 min 2 cooked 3×

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Zaru Soba (Cold Soba with Dipping Sauce)

Chilled buckwheat noodles served with a savoury soy-mirin dipping sauce — a refreshing 15-minute lunch for warm days.

15 min 2 cooked 3×

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Shoyu Ramen (Soy Chicken Ramen)

A clean soy-based chicken ramen with a soft egg and nori — a from-scratch-ish bowl that still comes together in 25 minutes.

25 min 2 cooked 3×

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Tori Soboro Don (Chicken Mince Rice Bowl)

Sweet-savoury minced chicken and soft scrambled egg over rice — a colourful, kid-friendly Japanese bowl in 15 minutes.

15 min 2 cooked 3×