Simple Chikuwa with Mustard Dressing

I vary our salad everyday with different combinations. If you don't have sweet chili sauce, you can make your own!If you let this sit awhile the daikon sprouts will get soggy, so eat it right away. It's important to dry the ingredients well before tossing for a delicious taste. Recipe by Heartful Kitchen Rei

I made this since it has gotten slightly warmer, and I wanted to eat something refreshing. More like, I just used what was left in the fridge ( _ ; . It was Friday night and I was tired, and this was all I had for dinner, so I made it filling by adding rice . My boyfriend thought it was chirashi sushi and ate it happily I thought it wouldn't be enough, but I had croquettes too (frozen), so maybe that is why he didn't complain! For 2 servings. Recipe by ochikeron

I made this since I wanted to use up my Chinese cabbage and chikuwa.Grinding the sesame seeds will make the dish more aromatic. Of course, you can use pre-ground sesame seeds.This recipe uses a method of salting, then squeezing the Chinese cabbage and carrots without washing them first. Apparently this seals in the flavors. Recipe by emakatu.

My husband brought home a lot of mizuna greens from his parents' house, so I wanted to eat them up while they were still fresh.I used umeboshi that were soft and a little sweet.If you crush the sesame seeds between your fingertips while mixing them into the sauce, it brings out the aroma. For 2 servings. Recipe by *Anna*

When bean sprouts are cheap, I tend to buy a lot of it but it goes bad quickly, so I made a salad so I could use them up. I added aburaage, which I had in the refrigerator.Be sure not to overboil the bean sprouts! Just blanch them in order to retain their crunchy crispy texture.Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and soy sauce to taste.If you add too much mayonnaise, the salad will get soggy, so watch for that. Recipe by Ri-ka

I made this when I was out of dressing. It was really good, so I've been relying on it ever since.This is also good with mizuna greens or green bell peppers instead of cucumber.If you leave it standing for too long the tofu will start to exude moisture, so I recommend making it just before you plan to eat it. For 2 servings. Recipe by naganyo

When my daughter was small, she would only eat raw vegetables with this dressing. It's also good on warmed cooked vegetables!Sesame Dressing (for my son Kuu-chan) -is my son's favorite.You can omit the spices if you prefer.Please try making this with "Setsumika's" Vinegar Onions. The onions are finely chopped, and the vinegar is used alsoMake just a small quantity and use it up the same day. For an easy to make amount. total calories - 524 kcal. Recipe by Team yokin

I had a craving for mizuna, so I made this salad with the tuna that was on sale.If you are using grain vinegar, add 1 tablespoon of it first, then check the taste and adjust the amount. Recipe by RED_SPIC

I once had to bring some salad dressing for a home economics class when I was in elementary school, and this is the dressing I made. So this is the very first recipe I ever created by myself. This is also the first recipe my friends asked me about too.No hints! Just don't forget the tiny bit of salt. For 1 dressing bottle's worth. Recipe by Meruru

I tried making homemade dressing for cold shabu-shabu with shio-koji.The sharp taste of daikon radish differs depending on the season, so please adjust the amount of the seasonings to your liking. For 2 servings. Recipe by Hokkori-no

Japanese seaweed salad with sesame and miso dressing is a quick and very refreshing recipe which is perfect to eat during the hot summer weather. I will share with you two different ways to prepare this salad. One with Japanese mustard greens (mizuna); and one with cucumber, red leaf lettuce and tomato.35 years ago in Japan, I was introduced to the Japanese seaweed salad(Kaisou Sarada in Japanese) and fell in love with this dish. An authentic Japanese seaweed salad is not the same as those you get in the Japanese restaurant in the State. If you’ve ever had it, it actually tastes so much better.Video instruction: youtu.be/6XfgAMoe_Gs

I made this with things I already had in the refrigerator when I thought I needed one more item for dinner.Adjust the amount of vegetables you use to your liking. The vegetables are very hot just out of the microwave, so be careful. If you're having this as a hot salad, warm the bowl over hot water for a while, it will be even hotter and nicer. Please adjust the microwaving time according to your liking. For 2-3 servings. Recipe by John Lee Cooker

Cucumber has a lot of moisture, so adding boiled egg helps to release water. It leaves the flavor of egg, at the same time, giving body to the taste and a plain flavor.

My kids won't eat dried sweet potato, so I always end up with a bunch left over when we get them as gifts. I wanted to try to find a way of cooking them into meals to use them up. With this recipe, even my kids will happily chomp them down.You don't have to toast the dried sweet potatoes if you don't want to, but they will be hard, so be careful when cutting them. Other than mizuna, you can also use green peppers, green beans, or julienned cucumbers. Recipe by Heartful Kitchen Rei

So Chinese Chicken Salad was invented in an era in our culinary timeline in which anything that had soy sauce in it was considered Asian and everything Asian was thought to be Chinese.Its now somewhat politically incorrect and obsolete title aside, the reason it's still served in restaurants all over the country today is that, well, it's yummy.To make a super easy weeknight meal, buy yourself a packet of mixed salad greens, some of those La Choy Fried Chow Mein Noodles, a rotisserie chicken, green onions and cilantro, maybe some bean sprouts if you're so inclined, come home, take 10 minutes to make the dressing, throw everything together in a big mixing bowl, toss, and enjoy a light, healthful and delicious dinner!

I love salad with mizuna greens, but my sons don't like sour dressing. That's how I came up with this way to eat them without a tartdressing.Be sure to remove excess water from the mizuna greens. Toss with the dressing before serving. Recipe by Harukomachi

I'm from a place where they grow a lot of sudachi, so I use it very often in cooking.I get big amount of sudachi from my parents every year!It goes well with Shabu-Shabu pork and cooked chicken, too. For easy-to-make amount. Recipe by Kanikoro

I often eat my avocados with soy sauce and wasabi and my tofu with salt and olive oil, so I thought, what if I tried them together? That's how I decided to make a soy sauce, wasabi, olive oil, salt dressing.Add the wasabi in a little at a time while stirring the olive oil to combine easier. Recipe by ruruchirin

‘Nuta’ is a type of Japanese vinegared dish that is dressed with sweet miso sauce. Most commonly Japanese Green Onions are used, but I have no option here in Melbourne but to use Spring Onions. Seafood such as Octopus, Squid and Clams are popular addition to ‘Nuta’. Today I used Squid Tentacles, but my favourite is Octopus Tentacles, that is too hard to find where I leave.

I really love avocados and thought they'd go well with mineral-packed hijiki seaweed. I thought a I'd try tofu dressing instead of mayo to see what it would taste like.Season the boiled hijiki whilst still warm.Make sure to drain the tofu and the onions very well, otherwise the dressing will become runny. Recipe by shimaru

I made a daily-use dressing using delicious onion koji. Even with a small amount of oil, it mixes well with vegetables and tastes great.The origin of this recipeI made onion koji and sweet koji, so I turned them into a dressing for easy use. It's simple because you just mix it.The taste depends on the vinegar and salt, so I used delicious seasonings without additives as much as possible. Sweet koji is frozen but doesn't freeze solid, so you can make it quickly.

My twist on the ubiquitous, mildly mysterious, always delicious Japanese restaurant orange salad dressing. :)

When grated, the grated daikon radish becomes translucent, resembling sleet(mizore), therefore we call the dishes with the grated daikon dressing, "mizore-ae (dressing)". Mixing the grated radish into the broth makes a refreshing sauce that lightens the fried vegetables.

Sanbaizu 三杯酢 literally means “3 cup vinegar”. In general, it’s known as a type of sweet sour dressing in Japan.

My friend was eating okra dipped in mayonnaise so I tried making a more refined version.I use extremely salty homemade umeboshi.Adjust the taste according to your preference. Recipe by *Yuki*

I remade the classic spinach and sesame dressing side dish with radish leaves instead.Boil the leaves until it they're chewy, then quickly cool with cold water to retain the vibrant color. Recipe by lilac

Tomato salad tastes delicious with Japanese dressing.For people who don't like raw onion, you can either finely chop the onion and soak it in water or leave it out altogether.Feel free to replace the parsley with finely chopped shiso leaves. It tastes delicious. Recipe by Stylish Mama

This recipe calls for namul seasoning.Only add a little bit of water. The vinegary flavor will soften and become mild. Namul seasoning is also delicous used as seasoning for rice or for making rice balls, so is good to keep in stock. Recipe by Heartful Kitchen Rei

Evenly mix it into soup for chilled Chinese noodles, add some grated garlic or apple for a Korean-style dressing. This basic Chinese-style dressing is convenient if you make a batch. I always have some stocked up.Since this dressing is slightly sweet, you can adjust the amount of sugar to taste. If you're not a fan of the sour taste, please add 1-2 tablespoons of water to make it easier to eat. Recipe by Heartful Kitchen Rei

I improved a recipe I have been using for a long time.Serve with "Soft Boiled Pork""Salted Chicken Karaage"and "Youlinji".If you prefer a stronger taste, add more soy sauce. Recipe by Yuuyuu0221