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Home ยป One Pot/One Pan

One Pot Wonders: Delicious Japanese Recipes for Easy Cooking

Welcome to the world of Japanese one pot dishes, where simplicity meets flavour in a single pot! These hearty meals are perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have time to fuss over multiple dishes. These one pot wonders are sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling full and satisfied.

One Pot/One Pan Street Food

6 Takoyaki balls in a bamboo takoyaki tray on a hand

Takoyaki

4.35 from 32 votes
So you’re wanting some iconic Osaka street food. Good news? You don’t need to go to Osaka to eat…
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cooked oden in a Japanese ceramic pot

Oden

4.67 from 3 votes
Warm up on chilly days with a cosy bowl of classic Japanese oden! This hearty one-pot dish is full…
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One Pot/One pan Dinner

Okara served in a medium serving bowl with a bowl of rice and chopsticks

Unohana (Sautéed Okara with Vegetables)

20 minutes mins
scrambled-tofu

Iridofu (Japanese Scrambled Tofu)

30 minutes mins
4 slices of Buri Teriyaki are served on a oval plate with a flower shaped pickled radish

Buri Teriyaki

25 minutes mins
Teriyaki Prawns

Teriyaki Grilled Prawns

40 minutes mins
Japanese Dinner Staple

Nikujaga

Nikujaga is a beloved Japanese comfort food that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. This hearty dish combines tender beef, soft potatoes, and colorful vegetables simmered in a rich soy-based broth. Often enjoyed as a family meal, nikujaga exemplifies the simplicity and warmth of Japanese home cooking. Its name literally means “meat and potatoes,” but this humble stew offers so much more – a taste of Japan’s culinary heritage in every bite!

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21 minutes mins
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