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The Most Popular Recipes of the Year 2009

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People around the world come to this site for many different reasons. Some are simply interested in Japanese cuisine. Some are doing research about Japanese food. Some are looking for places to buy Japanese food. And, many people are looking for recipes. What are this site's most popular recipes?

1. Sushi Rice

Sushi RicePhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
If you can make good sushi rice, you can make delicious sushi. Use Japanese short grain rice to make sushi rice.

2. Tempura Batter

Tempura BatterPhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
You can make tempura with various vegetables, meat, and seafood. Knowing how to make basic tempura batter is basic.
Tips for Making Crispy Tempura

3. Miso Soup with Tofu

Miso Soup
Miso soup is a popular Japanese dish. Tofu is a common ingredient in miso soup. Make hot miso soup with tofu and green onion.
About Miso Soup
About Miso

4. Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken Picture BlogPhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Teriyaki chicken is grilled chicken with sweet teriyaki sauce. You can serve teriyaki chicken with steamed rice.
How to Make Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

5. California Rolls

Making Californial RollsPhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
California roll is sushi roll which is popular in countries other than Japan. Usually, california roll includes avocado and crab meat.
Sushi Rolls

6. Rice Balls

Rice BallsPhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Rice balls are called onigiri in Japanese. Rice balls are popular take-out food in Japan.
Japanese Rice Recipes
About Japanese Rice

7. Beef Sukiyaki

Japanese SukiyakiPhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Sukiyaki is a popular one-pot meal. The main ingredient is thin sliced beef, and it is simmered in skillet with sukiyaki sauce and lots of vegetables.
About Sukiyaki

8. Spicy Tuna Roll

It's a sushi roll with seasoned fresh tuna.

9. Yakisoba

Yakisoba - Fried NoodlePhoto (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Yakisoba is a popular Japanese fried noodle.

10. Tentsuyu

Tentsuyu is tempura dipping sauce. Serve this delicious sauce with your tempura.

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