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Colorful And Tasty Appetizers

A collection of tasty appetizers with step by step photos, variations, and other helpful tips. Some of my favorite appetizer recipes include broccoli tots, miso soup, egg rolls, smacked cucumber, and nasu dengaku. Find the perfect dish to start your meal here!

Japanese Appetizers

A mix of traditional and modern Japanese starters.

Hiyayakko – Chilled Tofu with Toppings (冷奴)

Inari Sushi – いなり寿司

Japanese Coleslaw (Kyabetsu Salad)

Spicy Tuna Roll (Poor Man’s)

Takoyaki – たこ焼き (Octopus Balls)

Szechuan Style Nasu Dengaku (Japanese Eggplant)

Chinese Appetizers

A mix of traditional and modern Chinese starters.

Bok Choy With Garlic and Oyster Sauce

Char Siu Style Roasted Eggplant

Chinese Green Beans with Garlic Sauce

Classic Egg Drop Soup (Chinese)

Mushroom Cabbage Dumplings

Vegetable Bao Buns (包子)

Korean Appetizers

A mix of traditional and modern Korean starters.

Easy Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Kimchi – 오이 김치)

Kimchi Pancake (How to Make Kimchijeon)

Kimchi Tofu Mandu (Korean Dumplings. – 만두)

Korean Bean Sprout Salad (Sookju Namul)

Korean Chive Pancake (Buchujeon)

Sweet Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs)

Western Appetizers

Soups, salads, sandwiches, and more!

Cucumber Sandwiches With Tzatziki Sauce

Light Spring Minestrone Soup

Spicy Tomato & Sweet Potato Soup

Strawberry, Tomatillo and Watermelon Salad

White bean soup with swiss chard

Zucchini Cakes with Parmesan and Tomato Sauce

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Japanese Eggplant Tartare

Korean Chive Pancake (Buchujeon)

Cheesy Mushroom & Arugula Flatbread

Sugar Snap Peas With Sesame Dressing

How To Make Tuna Tartare (In 20 Minutes)

Oven Baked Shrimp and Cheese Dumplings

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Japanese Egg Drop Soup (Kakitamajiru)

Vegetable Kimbap

Shrimp Tempura (Ebi Tempura)

Mushroom Cabbage Dumplings

Kimchi Tofu Mandu (Korean Dumplings. – 만두)

Easy Vegetable Egg Rolls

Simple Egg Curry

Korean Steamed Egg (Gyeran Jjim)

Temari Sushi

Chinese Tea Eggs

Quick Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Scallion Pancakes (Pajeon – 파전 )

Chinese Broccoli with Garlic Sauce

Cucumber Sandwiches With Tzatziki Sauce

Japanese Watercress Salad (クレソンサラダ)

Cabbage Soup With Kombu Dashi

Agedashi Tofu – Deep Fried Tofu in Tsuyu Broth

Broccoli Tots

Foil Baked Enoki Mushrooms – エノキ焼き

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Japanese Style Grilled Bell Peppers

Sauteed Asparagus With Garlic and Oyster Sauce

Light Spring Minestrone Soup

Hot And Sour Soup – 酸辣汤

Spicy Kabocha Squash And Adzuki Bean Soup

Green Detox Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Leftover Turkey Dinner Hash

Smacked Cucumber with Chili Oil

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

Nasu Dengaku – Miso Glazed Eggplant

Chawanmushi (Japanese Egg Custard)

Strawberry, Tomatillo and Watermelon Salad