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Tantan Ramen is know as Tantanmen in Japan.

Why not try making your own sushi at home? Futomaki sushi rolls also make great finger food at a party or other social event.

Nikujaga is one of the home cooking dishes in Japan.

This is quite a modern recipe in Japan - I came across it on my last trip back home earlier this year.

Japanese Fried Chicken (the Japanese call it Tori no Karaage) must be one of Japan's most well known foods.

This salad features some everyday fruits and vegetables - carrot, celery, raisins and some walnuts. The dressing combines freshly squeezed orange juice and rice vinegar along with some extra virgin olive oil.

My Japanese Chicken Risotto is based on a Venetian risotto dish called Risotto alla Sbirraglia (I think the dish translates into English as the Risotto of the Guards of the Serene Republic, which is, I think you will agree, a bit of a mouthful - best left in the original Italian perhaps!) Anyway, if you know your Venetian risottos, you'll know that they are characterised by being quite runny and very smooth and rich and my Japanese take is no exception.

This recipe blog is about how to make Asparagus Tart with Wasabi.

All in one go, making the gratin easier and quicker to prepare a delicious mac'n'cheese gratin for your table.

Heart shaped Sushi Cake Recipe.

Miso Nabe Hotpot with Chicken Meatballs recipe is easy to prepare and makes a great sharing nabe hotpot for a cold evening.

Here's a quick and easy way to take your cheese on toast breakfast, lunch or supper to the next level - Wasabi Cheese on Toast

It's a dish that in Japan is made with very thinly sliced pork and is called Enoki no Niku Maki - Meat Wrapped Enoki.

Yakisoba Pan consists of two main parts - Yakisoba fried noodles and "pan" which is the Japanese name for bread.

Dashi is the word the Japanese use for stock.

Rice burgers were a great idea, especially if you found dry, spongey burger buns a bit of a disappointment.

Miso soup is probably Japan's most frequently consumed dish.

Easy Salmon Maze Sushi Recipe Blog.

On a hot summer day, a bowl of noodles might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of lunch or dinner.

This Tofu and Brown Rice salad with Wasabi Soy dressing is a delightful healthy dish with a Japanese flavour of dressing. This dish is also suitable for vegan.