Instant Ramen Fried Rice: Perfect for Eating All Alone

Instant ramen? Check. Cooked Rice? Check. Egg? Check. Cleared for blastoff!

Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)

Japanese chicken meatballs seasoned with fresh ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.

Pork Belly Buns With Pork Braise Mayo and Quick-Pickled Cucumbers

Pork belly cooked sous-vide with a Japanese-style marinade, then stuffed in steamed buns with quick-pickled cukes.

Home-Style Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)

This deeply savory Japanese omelette comes together in just minutes.

Onsen Tamago (Japanese Soft-Cooked Egg With Soy Broth)

A silky, custardy, perfectly cooked egg with a light soy broth.

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage Pancake)

Comfort food, with Osaka soul.

The Food Lab: Tempura Vegetables and/or Shrimp

Fry your way to crisp, lacy, pale blond tempura.

Japanese-Style Karaage (Fried Chicken)

Snack on this ginger- and garlic-tinged fried chicken with a cold cup of sake.

Miso, Pork, and Walnut Dip for Vegetables

Add intense, savory flavor to raw and cooked vegetables.

Pan-Fried Vegetable Dumplings

Crispy-bottomed vegetable dumplings, stuffed with five-spiced tofu, seitan, cabbage, and carrots.

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage Pancakes)

Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki From 'Japanese Soul Cooking'

Miso-Soup-Flavored Popcorn

Classic Pork Gyoza From 'Japanese Soul Cooking'

Vegetable Tempura From 'Japanese Soul Cooking'

Miso Soup Potato Chips

The secret ingredients: instant miso soup mix and crumbled seasoned nori snack sheets.