The Best Japanese Pork and Cabbage Dumplings (Gyoza)

Instant Ramen Fried Rice: Perfect for Eating All Alone

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

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.

Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)

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

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

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

Home-Style Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)

This deeply savory Japanese omelette comes together in just minutes.

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.

Pan-Fried Vegetable Dumplings

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

Classic Pork Gyoza From 'Japanese Soul Cooking'

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage Pancakes)

Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki From 'Japanese Soul Cooking'

Vegetable Tempura From 'Japanese Soul Cooking'

Miso-Soup-Flavored Popcorn

Miso, Pork, and Walnut Dip for Vegetables

Add intense, savory flavor to raw and cooked vegetables.

Miso Soup Potato Chips

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