In a pinch and need a quick side dish? Try the uber-quick and uber-simple Japanese side dish, ohitashi. Blanched greens with an umami-bomb of a sauce on top. It’s so simple and easy to make - you won’t be able to fuck this one up!
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Summer may be ending but my summery soba noodle salads are still going strong. Hiyashi chuka is the answer for when you are feeling like something light and refreshing but still need that carb-y goodness to fill you up. The ingredients are so interchangeable in this recipe but this one is pretty deluxe and stays traditional. Get your bowls ready!
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It’s been a while since I last made a noodle salad. The summer can get pretty hot and you don’t exactly want to down a bowl of hot broth (well, unless you’re me!). But this noodle salad is lightened and bulked up with the addition of zucchini noodles and tons of fresh herbs and vegetables. Dressed in a spicy vinaigrette, you’ll be wanting more of this all summer long.
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Yakiudon has always been a go-to in my kitchen. It was one of the first meals I’d ever made when I was growing up - one that didn’t involve any condensed soup or onion soup mixes! It has been such a staple in my house and something that I crave out of all other Asian noodles. Big, fat udon noodles and a chock of vegetables…yum!
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Miso butter cookies. Yes, this is a thing. Now don't be scared off - miso imparts a wonderful savoury twist to these cookies. Also a great way to use up that leftover miso hiding in your fridge!
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