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The classic Mapo Tofu, or Mabo Tofu, combines Tofu, ground pork, and a garlicky, spicy meat sauce, and it's served over a bed of steaming rice as a Donburi (rice bowl dish). Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and flavorful rice dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal. 

Hayashi Rice is a comforting dish made with tender beef and onions simmered in a rice, savory sauce. This western-inspired Japanese favorite is typically served over freshly cooked rice. While store-bought roux can be used, this recipe shows you how to make it from scratch with simple, easily accessible ingredients. 

Chuka Don is a comforting Japanese rice bowl topped with stir-fried vegetables, seafood, and meat. Packed with umami flavors and balance ingredients, this dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect savory and light meal to enjoy at home. 

Sweet White Bean Paste, known as Shiro-an, is a staple ingredient in many Japanese desserts. It's commonly used in treats like Fruits Daifuku (mochi filled with bean paste and fruit) and Wagashi (traditional Japanese confections). While red bean paste is widely popular, Shiro-an offers a lighter flavor with a slightly nutty taste, making it a versatile choice for various sweets.   

The comforting combination of home-cooked pork and beans makes for a hearty and satisfying meal. Using Japanese ingredients, this dish is elevated with a rich umami flavor. Ofuku-mame (white kidney beans) bring a sweet, nutty taste, a pleasing texture, and a substantial bite to the dish. It's perfect companion to freshly cooked rice. 

This Japanese beef steak rice bowl recipe is a perfect blend of tender steak meat, savory sauce over freshly cooked rice. The addition of Onsen Tamago (soft-cooked egg) enhances the dish, imparting the richness of a runny egg yolk. 

Temaki Sushi (hand roll Sushi) offers a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for both festive gatherings and effortless weeknight dinners. With a simple yet satisfying assembly process, you can customize each roll to suit your palate.   

Let’s transform Sushi into a delightful cake-shaped dish, perfect for birthdays or any celebration to add a touch of elegance to the table. Decorate the molded Sushi with vibrant ingredients – Sashimi fish, egg, vegetables, ensuring each Sushi Cake slice becomes a delicious bite. 

Temari Sushi is a ball of sushi rice decorated with colorful toppings. “Temari” in Japanese literally means “hand ball” and it is a traditional Japanese embroidered ball. This dish is often eaten on Girl’s day, a Japanese cultural event, but also served at parties to enjoy the presentation and the deliciousness.

Omurice is a western-style Japanese dish consisting of an egg omelet and ketchup flavored fried rice. The rice is cooked with flavorful and colorful vegetables and seasoned with a tasty sauce. The eggs are soft and fluffy, wrapping the rice. It’s a warm and comforting dish popular among children to adults alike.

One of the world-popular Japanese dishes, Katsudon, is made with Tonkatsu - pork cutlet, eggs and soy sauce and Dashi broth based savory sauce over a bowl of freshly cooked rice. Crispy Katsu, soft and half-runny eggs, and the delicious sauce are perfect combination for a satisfying meal. 

Inari Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that consists of vinegared rice stuffed into seasoned Aburaage, deep-fried thin Tofu pouches. It’s a popular dish for bento box items, or making it for Japanese cultural festivals. This sweet and savory dish is simple to make at home.