This vegetable-rich noodle soup is quick and flavorful, but there’s no seasoning packet to see here. A quick broth of mushrooms and pork provides the base, with bright bok choy and Sriracha forming colorful swirls on top. (The soft-boiled eggs are optional, but we think it makes the dish.) Best of all, the soup takes less than 22 minutes to come together.
The iconic Japanese soup is so much more than just a quick appetizer. Miso soup has a restorative quality that makes it perfect as either a nutritious option during cold-weather season or as a way to fight off fatigue after a late night out. Plus, it couldn’t be easier to make at home. (Don't be intimidated by the dashi, a savory broth that is the base for countless Japanese dishes—it's incredibly easy to make.)
Rich, meltingly tender braised beef is served in an aromatic, gravy-like sauce and spooned over white rice in this beloved Japanese comfort food dish. Japanese curry came from India at the end of the 19th century by way of Britain seamen, who introduced it to the Japanese navy. The seasoning comes from store-bought curry flavor blocks, which are sort of like bouillon cubes and are a staple among Japanese home cooks.
A Japanese breakfast traditionally includes several simple, small bites that are packed with nutrition, like omega 3–rich salmon and a rolled Japanese-style omelette. Serve some of yesterday's miso soup alongside and include or omit as many elements as you want.
Spend Sunday evening winding down with a soothing recipe for simple udon soup. The savory broth is enhanced with sweet mirin and savory soy sauce and topped with stir-ins like hearty udon noodles, sliced shiitake mushrooms, and Japanese fish cakes.
