7 Tasty Japanese Recipes to Expand Your Palate

We don't want to choose favorites, but Japan might have the tastiest food in the world. Think about all the iconic dishes they've offered, from sushi to mochi, and that doesn't even include the great flavors, like matcha.

That said, not everyone has easy access to Japanese food. It's nowhere near as widespread as Italian, Mexican or Chinese cuisines. With these seven recipes, you can bring Japan to your home.

Japanese Chicken Curry by Just One Cookbook

While curry isn't the most popular meal to find at a restaurant, many people make it at home in Japan. Just One Cookbook replicates this savory blend of chicken, carrots and potatoes to create a colorful surprise. The best part about it? You can make it in more than one way. For something sweeter, try their mixture of chutney, honey, ketchup, jam and more. You can make it spicier with an assortment of peppers, or give it that sour flair with lemon and yogurt.

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Mom's Crispy Chicken Katsu by Plays Well With Butter

If you'd like something foolproof, you can't go wrong with katsu. This is a crispy breaded chicken that pairs well with all kinds of sides. Plays Well With Butter achieves that satisfying crunch with panko bread crumbs, which are super light and flaky. Meanwhile, it receives extra flavor from garlic powder, kosher salt and more.

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Best Japanese Gyoza by No Recipes

You simply cannot go to a Japanese restaurant without ordering gyoza. These dumplings are irresistible to everyone and can be tailored to anyone's dietary needs. No Recipes offers a no-frills recipe using a filling of pork and cabbage. You'll also taste oyster sauce, ginger, sesame oil and white pepper.

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Spicy Miso Ramen by Dishing Out Health

It wouldn't be right to discuss Japanese food without including ramen. And no, we're not talking about the cheap, salty stuff you get from the grocery store. Dishing Out Health gives you the how-to to make it authentically. Inside this hearty bowl, you will find everything from chopped ginger to miso paste and shallots. The flavor will practically ooze into your mouth.

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Sushi Rice and California Rolls by Natasha's Kitchen

Of course, you also can't forget sushi. Surprisingly, it's not too challenging to roll into that round shape. Natasha's Kitchen recreates a California roll with classic ingredients of imitation crab, avocado, cucumber and seaweed. You also get that distinct sushi rice flavor using cold water and vinegar. Once served, consider dipping it into spicy mayo and soy sauce or adding a tiny dab of wasabi paste.

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Hibachi Fried Rice by The Weekday Pescatarian

There is something about hibachi restaurants that just makes the fried rice better. The Weekday Pescatarian provides a copycat recipe to recreate that crispy, buttery texture. It doesn't take too many ingredients—eggs, salt, pepper, onions, carrots, garlic, butter and more—but when you bite into it, you'll instantly be transported to your favorite grill.

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Vegan Matcha Mochi by Full of Plants

Close out your Japanese meal with dessert. By far, our favorite sweet treat has to be mochi, and we've found the perfect flavor: matcha. You can recreate the ganache filling using white chocolate or cacao butter. Then, use sweet rice flour, unsweetened almond milk, sugar and matcha to make the chewy dough.

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