Oishi Washoku Recipes

Easy and oishi (delicious) Japanese recipes.

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Daikon salad with ume-ae

Daikon Salad with Ume-Ae

Crunchy and fresh with a tangy dressing, this light and nutritious salad is just the thing for a transition into spring!

Soy-Vinegar Braised Drumsticks and Eggs

Chicken drumsticks and eggs soak up a tasty soy vinegar simmering sauce, and the resulting dish is plate-lickingly good. True story.

Kombu tsukudani and okaka kombu

Kombu Tsukudani and Okaka Kombu

This dish packs a powerful taste punch, so use it in small quantities with a bowl of rice. A great flavour-booster for both dinner and bentos!

Cucumber with soy sauce dressing

Cucumber with Soy Sauce Dressing

Cucumbers pickled in a soy vinegar dressing are ever so slightly softened, but still satisfyingly crunchy. Perfect as a healthy side dish on a busy weeknights, ...

Lotus root sandwiches

Deep-fried Lotus Root Sandwiches

A delectable combination of crunchy lotus root, soft minced meat and a crispy coating in every bite!

Temarizushi

Temarizushi

These cute sushi balls are yummy and easy to prepare – the perfect thing for a party or celebration!

Chirashizushi

Chirashizushi (scattered sushi) is a bowl of vinegared rice festively scattered with toppings. Great for a special occasion with family and friends, so feel fre...

Cucumber and wakame in vinegar dressing

Cucumber and wakame’s contrasting textures and the sharp sweet-sour flavour of the dressing really make this easy side dish stand out!

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Hi there! Welcome to Oishi Washoku Recipes, bringing Japanese cuisine into the everyday kitchen. Meet the team!

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