COOK AROUND THE WORLD

A weeknight tour of Japan

Five comforting dinners with a familiar rice-or-noodle rhythm and a little room to explore.

Familiar ways in

Glossy sauces, crisp cutlets, and warm rice make a gentle beginning.

Japanese · 35 min

Why try it?: Sweet-savory salmon, warm rice, and cool vegetables land together in every bite.
Why it works tonight: The sauce is whisked in one bowl and the whole dinner takes about 35 minutes.

Japanese · 90 min

Why try it?: Crisp chicken and mellow curry turn an ordinary bowl into real comfort food.
Why it works tonight: The curry simmers while the cutlets cook in one skillet.

Japanese curry is milder and thicker than many curries; taste before adding heat.

Japanese · 30 min

Why try it?: Tender chicken and softly set egg make a deeply comforting rice bowl.
Why it works tonight: The chicken and egg cook in one small pan while the rice stays warm.

Two dinners that stretch the same dependable bowl-and-noodle format.

Japanese · 60 min

Why try it?: Tender beef, tofu, mushrooms, and vegetables share a sweet-savory tabletop pot.
Why it works tonight: The ingredients are arranged ahead, then each person cooks and eats from the same pot.

Modern · 55 min

Why try it?: Nutty noodles, edamame, and crunchy vegetables are good warm or chilled.
Why it works tonight: Soba cooks quickly and the dressing is mixed while the water boils.

Rinse cooked soba well so the noodles stay springy instead of sticky.

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