Side Dishes (Appetizers)
Japanese side dishes are often quick and easy to prepare. Consider adding them to your menu to incorporate vegetables or protein, supporting a healthy lifestyle.
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Agedashi Tofu (Japanese Deep Fried Tofu in a Dashi-Based Sauce)
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Ninjin Shiri Shiri (Okinawan Carrot and Egg Stir-fry)
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Shio Tofu (Salt-Cured Tofu)
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Spinach Gomaae (Japanese Sesame Spinach Salad)
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Bacon Wrapped Enoki Mushrooms
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Yaki Nasu (Grilled Japanese Eggplant)
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Jaga Butter (Japanese Buttered Potatoes)
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Yaki Tomorokoshi (Japanese Grilled Corn on the Cob)
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Chawanmushi (Japanese Savory Egg Custard)
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Beef Shigureni (Japanese Simmered Beef with Ginger)
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Hiyayakko (Japanese Chilled Tofu)
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Eggplant Nibitashi (Simmered Eggplant in Seasoned Dashi)
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Spinach Ohitashi (Japanese Spinach Salad in Seasoned Dashi)
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Miso Dengaku (Miso Glazed Tofu and Eggplant)
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Nitamago (Japanese Seasoned Boiled Eggs)
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Chicken Soboro (Sweet and Savory Ground Chicken)
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Japanese Tofu Steak
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Okra Okaka-ae (Tossed with Bonito Flakes and Soy Sauce)
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Stir-Fried Broccoli with Okaka (Seasoned Bonito Flakes)
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Kabocha no Nimono (Simmered Squash)
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Kuri no Kanroni (Japanese Candied Chestnuts)
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Kuri Kinton (Pureed Sweet Potatoes with Candied Chestnuts)
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Savory Tamagoyaki (Kansai-Style Japanese Rolled Omelet)
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Medamayaki (Japanese Style Fried Eggs)
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Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese Rolled Omelet with Dashi)
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Kinpira Gobo (Burdock Root Stir-Fry)
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Gobo Salad (Burdock Root Salad with Mayonnaise)
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Imo Mochi (Potato Mochi)
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Japanese Onion Salad
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Japanese Daikon Salad
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Japanese Style Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
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Nikumaki with Shiso and Cheese (Japanese Pork Rolls)
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Asari no Sakamushi (Sake Steamed Clams)
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Japanese Summer Vegetable Salad with Shio Kombu
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Shio Yudetamago (Japanese Salted Boiled Eggs with Shells)
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Yaki Shiitake (Sautéd Shiitake Mushrooms)
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Satoimo no Nikorogashi (Simmered Taro)
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Simmered Taro and Squid
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Satsumaimo no Amani (Sweetly Simmered Sweet Potatoes)
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Satsumaimo no Lemon-ni (Simmered Sweet Potatoes with Lemon)
