Appetizers
Check out these delicious Japanese appetizers, the perfect start to any meal!
Readers Favorite Appetizer Dishes
Agedashi Tofu (Japanese Deep Fried Tofu)
Authentic Chicken Karaage (Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken)
Ebi Mayo (Fried Shrimp in Mayonnaise Sauce)
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Stir-fried Edamame
Upgrade your edamame with this simple yet delicious side dish made up of pre-boiled edamame stir-fried in a delightful garlic and oyster sauce glaze. These irresistible morsels are not only totally addictive, but they also serve as the perfect snack or appetizer!
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All Appetizers Recipes
Chikuwa Isobe Age (Japanese Fish Cake Tempura with Seaweed)
Yudofu with Spicy Sesame Sauce (Hot Tofu)
Kanpyo Maki (Simmered Gourd Sushi Roll)
Tekka Maki (Tuna Sushi Roll)
Pork-Wrapped Rice Balls (Nikumaki Onigiri)
Niku Dofu (Japanese Simmered Beef and Tofu)
Ultimate Chicken Breast Karaage with Lemon
Spicy Beef Gyoza with Hot Dipping Sauce
What is Yellowtail Sashimi? A Complete Guide to Hamachi and Buri
What is Maguro? How to Cut and Prep Sashimi Grade Tuna Like A Professional
Chicken Yaki Gyoza with Umeboshi and Shiso
Curry Flavor Age Gyoza (Deep-Fried)
Inari Sushi (Inarizushi)
Pan-fried Prawn Gyoza Dumplings (Shrimp Potstickers)
Beef Kushiyaki (Japanese Beef Skewers)
Beef Tataki (Japanese Seared Beef Fillet)
Beef Negimaki (Beef Scallion Rolls)
Nikuman (Japanese Steamed Pork Buns)
Authentic Chawanmushi (Japanese Steamed Egg Custard)
Pork Shumai (Steamed Pork Dumplings)
Oita Style Chicken Tempura (Toriten)
Agedashi Tofu (Japanese Deep Fried Tofu)
Nasu no Agebitashi (Deep Fried Eggplant in Dashi Broth)
Chicken Tsukune (Japanese Glazed Meatballs)
Pan Fried Tofu Steak with Japanese Sauce (Vegan)
Chicken Tatsuta Age (Shallow-fried)
Authentic Chicken Karaage (Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken)
Sweet Potato Tempura (3 Japanese Ways to Make)
Eggplant Tempura 3 Ways
Crispy Japanese Shrimp Tempura (Ebiten)
Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese Rolled Omelette with Dashi)
Crab Cream Croquette (Kani Kurimu Korokke)
Buta no Kakuni (Japanese Braised Pork Belly)
Tako to Kyuri no Sunomono (Octopus and Cucumber Salad)
Tonpeiyaki (Pork Belly and Cabbage Omelette)
Niratama (Stir-fried Garlic Chive with Egg)
Harumaki (Japanese Spring Roll)
Japanese Fried Octopus Balls (Takoyaki)
Ajitama Egg (Nitamago/Ajitsuke Tamago)
Kappa Maki (Cucumber Sushi Rolls)
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Thanks for visiting Sudachi Recipes. My name is Yuto and I’m a Japanese guy with a passion for food. Here I share tasty and accessible recipes so that you can bring a taste of Japan to your own kitchen.