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Japanese Potluck Recipe Ideas

By Setsuko Yoshizuka, About.com

Here is a list of Japanese recipes which might be good for a potluck party. Easy to eat dish is a good choice for a potluck party. If you would like to bring a Japanese dish for a potluck, try choosing one from Japanese recipes below.

1. Cucumber Rolls

Kappamaki - Cucumber RollsPhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Sushi rolls are often packed in bento lunch boxes in Japan. Cucumber rolls are easy to make and are good for a potluck.

2. Edamame Potato Salad

Edamame Potato SaladPhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Boiled edamame beans are good to add in salads. This is a Japanese-style potato salad with edamame.

3. Green Tea Pound Cake

Green Tea Pound CakePhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
This simple green tea pound cake makes a great desset.

4. Yakisoba

Yakisoba NoodlePhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Yakisoba is a Japanese fried noodle with vegetables and meats. You might be able to find packages of yakisoba noodles at a grocery store.

5. Chicken Tatsuta

Chicken Tatsuta - Japanese Fried ChickenPhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Chicken Tatsuta is a Japanese-style fried chicken.

6. Gyoza

GyozaPhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Gyoza are known as Japanese potstickers. Gyoza can be steamed, fried, boiled, and more.
About Japanese Gyoza Dumplings
Photo Tutrial: How to Make Gyoza

7. Buta no Kakuni

Butano KakuniPhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Butano Kakuni is sweet and tender simmered pork. Pack in a sealed container to transport.

8. Fried Wonton

Fried WontonPhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
This is an easy recipe to make a delicious appetizer. This fried wonton recipe uses shiso leaves and cheese as the filling.

9. Korokke

Korokke - Japanese CroquettePhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Korokke is a Japanese croquette with vegetables and meat. The most popular kind of korokke is potato korokke.

10. Daigakuimo

DaigakuimoPhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Daigakuimo are candied sweet potatoes and can be great snacks.

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