Appetizers & Sides– category –
Plant-based Japanese appetizers, side dishes, soups, and small plates.
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Easy Japanese Tofu and Avocado Salad with Sesame Dressing
This colourful tofu and avocado salad is tossed with a simple Japanese-style sesame dressing made with just four ingredients. The dressing is savoury, tangy, slightly sweet, and easy to remember: soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar... -
Chewy Japanese-Style Tofu Mochi
These chewy Japanese-style tofu mochi are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. They’re simple to make with just a few ingredients and are perfect as a snack or side dish. Ingredients (Serves 2–3) 1 block silken tofu (a... -
Japanese Spinach with Sesame Dressing (Goma-ae)
Goma-ae is one of Japan's classic side dishes, often served as part of a home-cooked meal. 🌱 The name literally means “sesame dressing,” and while spinach is the most popular choice, you can also make it with green beans, broccoli, or o... -
Homemade Wakame Furikake (Japanese Seaweed Rice Seasoning)
Furikake is a Japanese seasoning sprinkled over rice or mixed into onigiri. This simple homemade version uses dried wakame, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and soy sauce for a savoury, nutty flavour. Makes: Enough for 3–4 onigiri Ingredients 3... -
Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber and Wakame Salad)
Sunomono is a light and refreshing Japanese side dish made with thinly sliced cucumber, wakame, and a simple sweet-and-sour vinegar dressing. It is completely plant-based and especially delicious on warm days. Serves: 2–3 ｜ Prep: 10 m... -
Daigaku Imo (Candied Sweet Potatoes)
When autumn arrives, one of the most beloved Japanese snacks is Daigaku Imo, or candied sweet potatoes. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and coated with a glossy sweet sauce, this snack is simple yet full of flavor. It has lo... -
Classic Miso Soup
Miso soup is one of the most iconic dishes in Japanese cuisine.Made with kombu dashi and miso paste, this traditional Japanese soup is simple, healthy, and full of umami. Classic miso soup includes tofu, wakame seaweed, and green onion, ... -
Okra Karaage (Soy Sauce & Ginger Flavor)
With just soy sauce and ginger for flavor, and a light coating of starch, you can transform fresh okra into a golden, crunchy snack in under 10 minutes.In this recipe, I’ll share not only the easy steps but also important tips—like how t... -
Pickled Ginger（Gari）
Pickled ginger, called Gari in Japanese, is the sweet-and-sour ginger often served with sushi.It refreshes your palate between bites, so you can fully enjoy each piece.Made by marinating thinly sliced ginger in vinegar and sugar, it has ... -
Daikon Mochi (Savory Daikon Cake)
This vegan Daikon Mochi is simple, savory, and has a wonderfully chewy texture. Made mainly from grated daikon and potato starch, it comes together quickly with just a few ingredients. All you need to do is grate the daikon, mix it with ...
