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Karee Raisu

Japanese style curry is different from the curry found in India. Though it uses curry powder, the texture is smoother and more liquid-like, sweetened and the vegetables included are in more solid form. Add a breaded cutlet and call it katsu karee. Serve with plain steamed rice.

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Omuraisu/Omelette with Rice

A western style omelette filled with flavoured rice is a popular for casual dining. It is filling and nutritious, accompanied by a bowl of steaming miso soup. Nobody will mind if you eat the omuraisu with a spoon, but don’t use it for your soup!

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Gyu Don

Gyu don is a rice bowl topped with stewed sliced beef and onion.

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Asari Gohan

Plain steamed rice can be spruced up with some asari clams.

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Nasu no Miso Itame

This sweetened miso and eggplant stirfry is great with a simple bowl of steamed rice.

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Butajiru/Miso Soup with Pork

This is a filling miso soup, perfect for those cold winter days. Just add a bowl of rice a vegetable side dish like boiled spinach topped with flakes of katsuobushi, and you’ll be set for the day! This is one of my favourite soups.

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Tamago jiru

Tamago-jiru is a simple clear soup with gently cooked egg and threads of carrot. It is great as an accompaniment to breakfast.

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Chawanmushi

Steamed Egg Custard, chawanmushi, is a smooth custard with assorted ingredients served in small ovenproof cups with lids, or ramekins. They are commonly served as part of a traditional Japanese meal, such as in kaiseki.

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Sake Steamed Clams

Clams steamed in sake are a warming dish for a winter’s day.

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Senbei

Senbei are rice crackers, thin and crispy.