This carrot kinpira is a colourful, flavourful and delicious veggie side dish that goes well with cooked rice. It is an authentic, humble dish from every Japanese home kitchen for every occasion.
Discover a collection of the 18 best Japanese side dishes, each with an easy recipe. Try them out today and savor the delicious flavors of Japan at your table!
Blanched spinach dressed in a savory nutty sesame sauce, this Japanese Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing (Gomaae) is a healthy veggie side dish that goes well with everything.
Japanese Cucumber Salad - A light and refreshing side dish that's easy to make! Fresh cucumbers sliced and marinated with Japanese sauces and flavors!
Learn how to make these popular Japanese vegetable dishes: sunomono (cucumber salad), hijiki seaweed salad, green bean gomaae, & more!
This light and refreshing Japanese Pickled Cucumber is the perfect accompaniment to rice and your favorite Japanese dish. It also makes a great addition to a poke bowl!
I remember growing up watching Popeye eat cans of spinach and instantly growing big muscles. That still didn't get me to want to eat spinach. I guess back then I was a little stubborn. I don't know when, but as I grew older I eventually began to like spinach. Aside from just sauteing it with some garlic, olive oil, and soy sauce or making a goma-ae out of it, this spinach ohitashi is one of my favorite ways to eat spinach! This side dish is very light and can be served warm or cold. It’s a great way to add more greens to your diet!
Tsukemono is the Japanese term for pickled vegetables and is a traditional side dish commonly served with meals in Japan.
Japanese Cucumber Salad is a refreshing side salad for everything from burgers and sandwiches to grilled steak, chicken, salmon, and more!
You'll never look at cabbage the same way again once you've tasted this Japanese Izakaya style "yamitsuki" cabbage! Crunchy pieces of fresh cabbage tossed in sesame seeds and seasonings to create the ultimate umami bomb. Even if you don't like cabbage, I guarantee this dish will change your mind!
These Japanese style green beans are the perfect Asian side dish. Crispy green beans are tossed with soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and sugar to create a sweet and savory glaze. They’re finished with a splash of rice wine vinegar for brightness and acidity. You’ll love these with rice bowls, with steak, or even with some hibachi chicken and noodles!
Green Bean Gomaae is a classic Japanese salad where we blanch fresh green beans and toss them in a sweet, sesame-soy dressing. You‘ll need only 4 ingredients and 20 minutes to make this delicious, vegan-friendly side dish.
This Japanese Cabbage salad is an easy 5-minute Japanese side dish with crunchy shredded cabbage in a delicious Japanese dressing.
Japanese Zucchini is sauteed with onion in soy sauce and teriyaki sauce plus a few red pepper flakes for spice. Makes a great side dish for any Asian meal or grilled seafood, chicken, or steak.
Ramen eggs, or ajitama, have the most incredible jammy yolk center and are flavored to umami perfection. These Japanese soft-boiled eggs are marinated overnight in a rich, sweet, savory, soy sauce-based marinade and are perfect for your bowl of ramen, as a side dish, or as a snack!
A collection of 15 delicious Korean vegetable side dishes (banchan) you can make at home! Here’s a collection of easy and healthy Korean vegetable side dishes (banchan, 반찬)! Mostly vegan! These are some of staple
Gomae (or Gomaae) is a Japanese style spinach salad that is dressed with a sesame dressing. It's a healthy vegetarian recipe that is easy to make and eat.
Love Japanese side dishes? Gomae is the best Japanese spinach salad, dressed in a nutty, savory and sweet sesame sauce. Ready in 15 minutes!
Searching for delicious and easy-to-make Japanese eggplant recipes? Dive into a world of flavors with these dishes, from crispy tempura to savory miso glazes!
Sigeumchi namul is a popular Korean chilled spinach side dish seasoned with a savory and nutty sauce. Only 6 ingredients are needed.
A classic, home-cooked side dish for more than 100 years, Japanese Potato Salad is distinct for its colorful addition of fresh vegetables, creamy texture, and rounded flavor. It‘s the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
This Korean carrot salad is a bold, vibrant, refreshing side dish. Julienned carrots are seasoned with a blend of spices and infused with the savory flavor of caramelized onions. Pair it with grilled meat, fish, beef plov, and more!
This healthy and refreshing Japanese Cucumber Salad recipe is simple to throw together and packed with a ton of flavor despite its simple ingredients.
Today I'm going to show my my all-time favorite fast and easy recipe for a quick, spicy salad that can be made from a head of lettuce. When my napa cabbage kimchi gets old and sour, I sometimes crave a fresher kimchi that's not so aged. Sangchu-geotjeori is a bright, spicy, lightly seasoned...
A very simple vegan recipe for a Korean side dish or banchan.
This soft and flavorful Japanese Simmered Pumpkin is the ultimate comforting side dish. Made with "kabocha" simmered in a delightful assortment of Japanese condiments, it's the perfect side or bento box addition!
Japanese potato salad is much lighter, and the addition of rice vinegar adds just enough brightness to balance out the Japanese Kewpie mayo.
These simple, oven-roasted broccoli and carrots are lightly caramelized and seasoned with Asian-inspired flavours like soy sauce, ginger, honey, and toasted sesame oil. Nutritious, so easy to make, and a wonderful veggie side dish to complement any meal!
I have to admit that the first time I ever ordered food at a Korean restaurant, I did not expect all these little "banchan" side dishes ...
This Chinese style air fryer eggplant features tender eggplant with crispy charred edges, tossed in a light garlic sauce to further enhance the flavor. It is super easy to put together and fast to cook, making it a perfect side dish for your weekday dinner. {Gluten-Free Adaptable, Vegan}
A healthy recipe for two, Eggplant with Garlic Sauce is similar to the dish you find at Chinese buffets. It is a stir fry that makes a quick and side dish to any meal.
