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Authentic recipes from China, Japan and Korea. Step by step, with all the secrets.

17 Japanese15 Chinese16 Korean

Cuisine Japanese

Kake UdonJapanese

Kake Udon

Thick wheat noodles in a clear dashi broth. Japanese simplicity at its peak, Sanuki style from Kagawa.

20 min2 bowlsEasy
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OkonomiyakiJapanese

Okonomiyaki

The Japanese savory pancake from Osaka: cabbage, fluffy batter, pork and seafood, drizzled with sauce and mayo. Cooked on a teppan.

35 min2 pancakesIntermediate
TempuraJapanese

Tempura

The Japanese art of light frying: shrimp and vegetables coated in a crispy, translucent batter, fried to perfection.

35 min4 servingsIntermediate
Zaru SobaJapanese

Zaru Soba

Cold buckwheat noodles served on a bamboo tray, with tsuyu sauce, wasabi and green onion. Japanese freshness at its finest.

10 min2 servingsEasy
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Japanese Rice in Green TeaJapanese

Japanese Rice in Green Tea

The late-night meal of the Japanese: rice with hot green tea poured over, topped with wasabi and nori. Light and comforting.

5 min1 bowlEasy
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Japanese Rice BallsJapanese

Japanese Rice Balls

Japanese rice balls perfect for a packed lunch. Salted rice, filling in the center, wrapped in crispy nori.

15 min4 onigiriEasy
Miso SoupJapanese

Miso Soup

The essential Japanese breakfast soup. Dashi broth, miso paste, tofu and wakame seaweed. Simple, comforting, essential.

15 min4 bowlsEasy
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Japanese Egg RiceJapanese

Japanese Egg Rice

The simplest Japanese breakfast: hot rice, beaten raw egg, soy sauce. Three ingredients, pure comfort.

1 min1 bowlEasy
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Japanese Stir-Fried NoodlesJapanese

Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles

The stir-fried noodles of Japanese festivals: thick noodles, crunchy vegetables, sweet-savory sauce, topped with pickled ginger and aonori.

20 min2 portionsEasy
Beef Rice BowlJapanese

Beef Rice Bowl

The iconic Japanese beef rice bowl: thin beef slices and onions simmered in a sweet-savory dashi sauce.

25 min4 bowlsEasy
Pork Cutlet Rice BowlJapanese

Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl

Japanese breaded pork rice bowl: crispy tonkatsu simmered in dashi sauce with soft egg and onions.

45 min2 bowlsIntermediate
Miso RamenJapanese

Miso Ramen

Sapporo-style miso ramen: rich and velvety broth with fermented soybean paste, topped with chashu, corn and butter.

1h304 bowlsIntermediate
Chicken and Egg Rice BowlJapanese

Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl

The Japanese 'parent and child' rice bowl: chicken and onions simmered in dashi sauce, topped with silky egg over hot rice.

25 min2 bowlsEasy
TakoyakiJapanese

Takoyaki

Osaka's octopus balls: crispy outside, creamy inside, topped with brown sauce and dancing bonito flakes.

1h0530 ballsIntermediate
Japanese Rolled OmeletteJapanese

Japanese Rolled Omelette

Japanese rolled omelette: thin, fluffy layers lightly sweetened with dashi, rolled into a perfect rectangle.

15 min2 portionsIntermediate
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Teriyaki SalmonJapanese

Teriyaki Salmon

Japanese glazed salmon: golden and glossy fillets, coated in homemade sweet-savory teriyaki sauce with mirin and soy.

25 min4 pavésEasy
Tonkotsu RamenJapanese

Tonkotsu Ramen

The iconic Fukuoka ramen: creamy white pork bone broth, tender chashu, marinated egg and thin noodles.

14h4 bowlsAdvanced

Cuisine Chinese

Peking Roast DuckChinese

Peking Roast Duck

The Chinese imperial dish: duck with crispy lacquered skin, sliced and served in thin pancakes with sauce, green onion and cucumber.

27h306 servingsAdvanced
Garlic Stir-Fried Bok ChoyChinese

Garlic Stir-Fried Bok Choy

The 5-minute green vegetable of Chinese restaurants: garlic stir-fried bok choy with a bit of oyster sauce. Simple, green, delicious.

9 min2 portionsEasy
Smashed Cucumber SaladChinese

Smashed Cucumber Salad

The refreshing starter of Chinese restaurants: smashed cucumbers to absorb the garlic, vinegar and chili seasoning. Ready in 5 minutes.

5 min2 portionsEasy
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Chinese Rice PorridgeChinese

Chinese Rice Porridge

Asia's comfort breakfast: rice slowly simmered until creamy. Perfect when you're sick or it's cold outside.

1h054 bowlsEasy
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Chinese Tea EggsChinese

Chinese Tea Eggs

The marbled eggs of Chinese convenience stores and train stations. Cooked in tea, soy sauce and spices - perfect as a snack.

9h106 œufsEasy
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Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-FryChinese

Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry

THE quintessential everyday Chinese dish. Juicy tomatoes, fluffy eggs, a bit of sugar - it's the first dish every Chinese person learns to cook.

13 min2 portionsEasy
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Chinese BBQ PorkChinese

Chinese BBQ Pork

Cantonese lacquered pork: caramelized and glossy pieces with appetizing red color, marinated in honey, five-spice and hoisin sauce.

9h056 servingsIntermediate
Dan Dan NoodlesChinese

Dan Dan Noodles

Sichuan spicy noodles: thin noodles in creamy sesame sauce, chili oil and crispy minced pork.

35 min4 bowlsIntermediate
Red Braised Pork BellyChinese

Red Braised Pork Belly

Shanghai braised pork: melt-in-your-mouth belly in a glossy soy caramel sauce with spices, slow-cooked for hours.

3h206 servingsIntermediate
Chinese DumplingsChinese

Chinese Dumplings

Traditional Chinese dumplings: thin homemade wrapper, pork and cabbage filling, boiled or pan-fried as potstickers.

1h1540 raviolisIntermediate
Kung Pao ChickenChinese

Kung Pao Chicken

The Sichuan stir-fried chicken with peanuts: chicken pieces, dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns for the characteristic mala flavor.

43 min4 servingsIntermediate
Mapo TofuChinese

Mapo Tofu

The iconic Sichuan dish: silken tofu in spicy doubanjiang sauce with minced pork and Sichuan peppercorns for the mala effect.

30 min4 servingsIntermediate
Sweet and Sour PorkChinese

Sweet and Sour Pork

The Cantonese classic: twice-fried pork pieces coated in a glossy red sweet and sour pineapple sauce.

45 min4 servingsIntermediate
Soup DumplingsChinese

Soup Dumplings

Shanghai soup dumplings: thin dough encasing juicy pork and a hot broth that bursts in your mouth.

4h4030 raviolisAdvanced
Yangzhou Fried RiceChinese

Yangzhou Fried Rice

The classic Chinese fried rice: golden separated grains, char siu, shrimp, eggs and peas, with the aroma of wok hei.

25 min4 servingsIntermediate

Cuisine Korean

BibimbapKorean

Bibimbap

The Korean bowl where everything mixes: rice topped with colorful namul, marinated beef, fried egg and gochujang. A world dish born from ancestral rites.

1h054 bowlsIntermediate
Korean Braised TofuKorean

Korean Braised Tofu

The most popular tofu banchan: pan-fried tofu slices braised in a soy-gochugaru sauce. Flavorful and economical.

25 min4 portions (banchan)Easy
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Korean Egg RiceKorean

Korean Egg Rice

The 5-minute meal when there's nothing in the fridge: hot rice, mixed raw egg, soy sauce and sesame. Simple but perfect.

5 min1 bowlEasy
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Kimchi Fried RiceKorean

Kimchi Fried Rice

The simplest and most addictive Korean fried rice: day-old rice, well-fermented kimchi, a fried egg. Ready in 10 minutes.

15 min2 portionsEasy
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Homemade KimchiKorean

Homemade Kimchi

The basic napa cabbage kimchi recipe: salting, gochugaru seasoning and fermentation. Your first homemade kimchi.

25h1 bocal (1kg)Intermediate
Korean Bean Sprout SoupKorean

Korean Bean Sprout Soup

The simplest and most comforting Korean soup. Perfect the day after a party - Koreans swear it cures hangovers.

20 min2 bowlsEasy
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Korean Seaweed SoupKorean

Korean Seaweed Soup

The traditional soup for Korean birthdays and new mothers. Wakame seaweed in a sesame-scented beef broth.

35 min4 bowlsEasy
Upgraded Korean RamyeonKorean

Upgraded Korean Ramyeon

How to transform instant noodles into a real meal: add an egg, vegetables and cheese. The secret of Korean students.

10 min1 bowlEasy
BulgogiKorean

Bulgogi

The famous Korean marinated beef: thin slices caramelized in a sweet-savory sauce with nashi pear and sesame.

2h304 servingsEasy
Seafood Scallion PancakeKorean

Seafood Scallion Pancake

Korean seafood and scallion pancake: crispy outside, soft inside, served with soy-vinegar dipping sauce.

30 min2 grandes crêpesEasy
JapchaeKorean

Japchae

Korean stir-fried sweet potato noodles: translucent and chewy, mixed with colorful vegetables and beef in soy-sesame sauce.

50 min4 servingsIntermediate
Black Bean NoodlesKorean

Black Bean Noodles

Korean black bean noodles: thick noodles coated in a rich, glossy sauce with pork and vegetables.

45 min4 servingsIntermediate
Kimchi StewKorean

Kimchi Stew

The comforting Korean stew with fermented kimchi, pork belly and tofu, served bubbling in an earthenware pot.

40 min3 servingsEasy
Korean Grilled Pork BellyKorean

Korean Grilled Pork Belly

The iconic Korean BBQ: pork belly slices grilled at the table, wrapped in lettuce with ssamjang and garlic.

25 min4 servingsEasy
Soft Tofu StewKorean

Soft Tofu Stew

Korean soft tofu stew: bubbling and spicy, with seafood or pork, served with a raw egg that cooks in the heat.

30 min2 servingsEasy
Spicy Rice CakesKorean

Spicy Rice Cakes

Korean spicy rice cakes: chewy sticks in a spicy red gochujang sauce, iconic Korean street food.

25 min3 servingsEasy