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A bowl of oyakodon with soft egg and chicken over rice, topped with spring onionJapanese

Oyakodon

A Japanese rice bowl of tender chicken thigh and softly set egg simmered in a sweet-savoury dashi sauce. It is quick, filling and made in one pan.

40 minServes 2
Bowl of gyudon with simmered beef and onions over white rice, topped with spring onions and sesame seedsJapanese

Gyudon Beef Rice Bowl

Thinly sliced beef and soft onions simmered in a sweet-savoury soy and dashi broth, spooned over steamed rice. A quick weekday lunch that needs one pan.

40 minServes 4
Sliced chicken teriyaki with glossy glaze, rice and broccoli on a white plateJapanese

Chicken Teriyaki

Pan-seared boneless chicken thighs brushed with a glossy soy, ginger and garlic glaze. It comes together in about 40 minutes and suits a weeknight dinner with rice.

40 minServes 4
Wide pan of beef sukiyaki with sliced beef, tofu, cabbage, mushrooms and noodles in a glossy soy broth, with rice and a bowl of beaten eggJapanese

Beef Sukiyaki

Thinly sliced beef, tofu and vegetables simmered in a sweet-savoury soy broth in one wide pan. Cook it at the table for a relaxed, shared weeknight dinner.

45 minServes 4
Shabu shabu hot pot with sliced beef, vegetables, tofu and two dipping sauces on a wooden tableJapanese

Shabu Shabu

A Japanese hot pot where paper-thin beef and vegetables are swished through a light kombu broth at the table, then dipped in sesame and citrus sauces. Good for a slow, shared dinner.

1 hServes 4
A bowl of yaki udon with chicken, cabbage and carrot, topped with spring onion and sesame seedsJapanese

Yaki Udon

Chewy udon noodles stir-fried with chicken, cabbage and carrot in a savoury-sweet soy sauce. It is a quick one-pan lunch that comes together in about 25 minutes.

27 minServes 3
Plate of yakisoba noodles with chicken, cabbage and carrot, garnished with pickled ginger and spring onionJapanese

Yakisoba

Japanese stir-fried wheat noodles with chicken, cabbage and carrot in a tangy-sweet sauce. It's a fast one-pan lunch that uses noodles and vegetables you can find in most Pakistani stores.

35 minServes 3
Bowl of chicken shoyu ramen with soy egg, shredded chicken, spinach, sweetcorn and nori in clear brown brothJapanese

Chicken Shoyu Ramen

A clear, savoury chicken broth seasoned with soy sauce, poured over springy noodles with soy eggs and tender shredded chicken. A cosy bowl you can make with ingredients from a Pakistani supermarket.

1 h 15 minServes 4
Glazed teriyaki salmon fillet over steamed rice with broccoli, sesame seeds and spring onionsJapanese

Salmon Teriyaki

Pan-seared salmon fillets brushed with a glossy ginger-soy glaze, served over steamed rice with broccoli. It is a quick, balanced dinner that needs one pan and a handful of pantry sauces.

40 minServes 4
Golden crisp ebi tempura prawns served with dipping sauce, grated radish and lemon wedgesJapanese

Ebi Tempura

Large prawns in a thin, crisp batter of ice-cold water and flour, served with a light dipping sauce and grated radish. A good dinner when you want something crunchy but not heavy.

45 minServes 4
Bowl of Japanese nikujaga beef and potato stew with carrots, onion and green peasJapanese

Nikujaga

A Japanese home-style stew of thinly sliced beef, potatoes, onion and carrot simmered in a gently sweet soy broth. It is comforting, easy on the budget and ready in under an hour.

50 minServes 4
Soft yellow omelette over ketchup chicken rice, drizzled with ketchup and garnished with parsleyJapanese

Omurice

Ketchup-seasoned chicken rice wrapped in a soft, silky egg omelette. It's a comforting Japanese home-style lunch that comes together in one pan in about 35 minutes.

35 minServes 2
Okonomiyaki cabbage pancake topped with sauce, mayonnaise and nori, with one wedge cut outJapanese

Okonomiyaki

Thick, savoury Japanese cabbage pancakes with crisp chicken, brushed with a tangy-sweet sauce and drizzled with mayonnaise. A filling weeknight dinner from one pan and pantry basics.

50 minServes 4
Miso-glazed aubergine halves topped with sesame seeds and spring onions, served with steamed riceJapanese

Nasu Dengaku

Aubergine halves roasted until creamy, then glazed with a sweet-savoury miso sauce and grilled until bubbling. A simple vegetarian main to serve over steamed rice.

55 minServes 4
Sliced fried chicken nanban topped with creamy tartar sauce on shredded cabbage, served with riceJapanese

Chicken Nanban

Egg-coated fried chicken thigh dipped in a sweet-sour soy and vinegar sauce, then topped with creamy egg tartar sauce. A Miyazaki-style dinner that is soft, tangy and rich.

50 minServes 4
Bowl of kitsune udon with sweet simmered tofu pouches, spring onions and carrot in golden brothJapanese

Kitsune Udon

A warm bowl of thick udon noodles in a light kombu-and-soy broth, topped with sweet simmered tofu pouches. It is gentle, filling and ready in about 30 minutes.

35 minServes 2
Hambagu steak patties in glossy brown sauce with mushrooms, rice and vegetables on a white plateJapanese

Hambagu Steak

Juicy Japanese-style minced beef patties, seared and simmered in a glossy ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. A comforting weeknight dinner that goes well with plain rice.

50 minServes 4
Steaming Japanese hot pot of chicken, cabbage, tofu and mushrooms in clear broth with ponzu dipping bowlsJapanese

Mizutaki Chicken Hot Pot

A gentle Japanese hot pot of bone-in chicken simmered in a clear, savoury broth with cabbage, tofu and mushrooms, then dipped in ponzu. Easy to share at the table.

1 h 25 minServes 4
Plate of golden crispy chicken karaage with lemon wedges, mayonnaise and shredded cabbageJapanese

Chicken Karaage

Japanese fried chicken thighs marinated in soy, ginger and garlic, coated in a thin starch crust and fried twice. The result is a crackling outside with a juicy centre.

1 h 5 minServes 4
Bowl of rice topped with golden prawn and vegetable tempura glazed with soy sauce and garnished with spring onionJapanese

Tendon Tempura Rice Bowl

Crisp prawn and vegetable tempura piled over hot rice and brushed with a sweet-savoury soy glaze. It is a filling lunch bowl that makes a little frying go a long way.

50 minServes 2
Cold soba noodles on a bamboo tray with nori, dipping sauce, wasabi, ginger and spring onionsJapanese

Zaru Soba

Chilled buckwheat noodles served on a bamboo-style tray with a light dashi dipping sauce. It is a cooling, quick lunch for hot days that needs no oil and very little cooking.

30 minServes 2
Chirashi sushi bowl topped with salmon, prawns, egg ribbons, cucumber and avocado over sushi riceJapanese

Chirashi Sushi Bowl

Seasoned sushi rice topped with seared salmon, prawns, egg ribbons and crisp vegetables. It uses cooked fish only, so it is easy to make at home and makes a colourful lunch.

1 hServes 4
Glazed chicken yakitori skewers with spring onion on a dark plate with lemon wedges and dipping sauceJapanese

Chicken Yakitori

Skewered chicken thigh and spring onion, grilled and brushed with a glossy soy-mirin glaze. A simple Japanese dinner that works on a grill, griddle pan or in the oven.

47 minServes 4
Sliced golden chicken katsu on rice with Japanese curry sauce and cucumber on a white plateJapanese

Chicken Katsu Curry

Crisp panko-coated chicken cutlets served over steamed rice with a mild, glossy Japanese-style curry sauce made from pantry spices. A comforting weeknight dinner for the whole family.

1 h 10 minServes 4