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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 - Japanese chilled silken tofu

Hiyayakko – Chilled Tofu with Toppings (冷奴)

6 Comments
Inari sushi

Inari Sushi – いなり寿司

9 Comments

Japanese Coleslaw (Kyabetsu Salad)

17 Comments
spicy tuna roll

Spicy Tuna Roll (Poor Man’s)

27 Comments
takoyaki (octopus balls)

Takoyaki – たこ焼き (Octopus Balls)

13 Comments
Szechuan style nasu dengaku

Szechuan Style Nasu Dengaku (Japanese Eggplant)

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Chinese Appetizers

A mix of traditional and modern Chinese starters.

bok choy with garlic sauce

Bok Choy With Garlic and Oyster Sauce

23 Comments
charsiu style eggplant (vegetarian)

Char Siu Style Roasted Eggplant

9 Comments
Chinese garlic green beans

Chinese Green Beans with Garlic Sauce

34 Comments
Chinese egg drop soup

Classic Egg Drop Soup (Chinese)

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chinese dumplings

Mushroom Cabbage Dumplings

4 Comments
vegetable bao buns

Vegetable Bao Buns (包子)

4 Comments

Korean Appetizers

A mix of traditional and modern Korean starters.

Cucumber Kimchi

Easy Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Kimchi – 오이 김치)

22 Comments
Kimchi pancake - kimchijeon

Kimchi Pancake (How to Make Kimchijeon)

2 Comments

Kimchi Tofu Mandu (Korean Dumplings. – 만두)

4 Comments

Korean Bean Sprout Salad (Sookju Namul)

4 Comments
sliced korean chive pancake - buchujeon

Korean Chive Pancake (Buchujeon)

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Korean marinated eggs

Sweet Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs)

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Western Appetizers

Soups, salads, sandwiches, and more!

lunch ideas - cucumber sandwiches

Cucumber Sandwiches With Tzatziki Sauce

8 Comments

Light Spring Minestrone Soup

5 Comments
bowl of tomato soup with chives

Spicy Tomato & Sweet Potato Soup

4 Comments
strawberry, tomatillo and watermelon salad

Strawberry, Tomatillo and Watermelon Salad

19 Comments
White bean swiss chard soup (vegetarian)

White bean soup with swiss chard

8 Comments
zucchini cakes with tomato sauce

Zucchini Cakes with Parmesan and Tomato Sauce

7 Comments

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Eggplant tartare

Japanese Eggplant Tartare

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sliced korean chive pancake - buchujeon

Korean Chive Pancake (Buchujeon)

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Closeup flatbread

Cheesy Mushroom & Arugula Flatbread

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Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame Dressing

Sugar Snap Peas With Sesame Dressing

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tuna tartare recipe

How To Make Tuna Tartare (In 20 Minutes)

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Baked shrimp gyoza dumplings

Oven Baked Shrimp and Cheese Dumplings

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Blistered Shishito Peppers

3 Comments
japanese egg drop soup

Japanese Egg Drop Soup (Kakitamajiru)

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Vegetable Kimbap

Vegetable Kimbap

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Shrimp Tempura (Ebi Tempura)

2 Comments
chinese dumplings

Mushroom Cabbage Dumplings

4 Comments

Kimchi Tofu Mandu (Korean Dumplings. – 만두)

4 Comments
Vegetable Egg Rolls

Easy Vegetable Egg Rolls

16 Comments

Simple Egg Curry

4 Comments

Korean Steamed Egg (Gyeran Jjim)

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Temari Sushi

2 Comments

Chinese Tea Eggs

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Quick Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

2 Comments

Scallion Pancakes (Pajeon – 파전 )

1 Comment
chinese broccoli with garlic sauce

Chinese Broccoli with Garlic Sauce

1 Comment
lunch ideas - cucumber sandwiches

Cucumber Sandwiches With Tzatziki Sauce

8 Comments
Japanese Watercress Salad

Japanese Watercress Salad (クレソン サラダ)

8 Comments
cabbage soup with kombu dashi

Cabbage Soup With Kombu Dashi

6 Comments
agedashi tofu

Agedashi Tofu – Deep Fried Tofu in Tsuyu Broth

17 Comments
vegan tater tots

Broccoli Tots

13 Comments

Foil Baked Enoki Mushrooms – エノキ焼き

10 Comments
vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

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Japanese Style Grilled Bell Peppers

2 Comments

Sauteed Asparagus With Garlic and Oyster Sauce

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Light Spring Minestrone Soup

5 Comments
hot and sour soup

Hot And Sour Soup – 酸辣汤

7 Comments
kabocha adzuki bean soup

Spicy Kabocha Squash And Adzuki Bean Soup

3 Comments
Green detox soup with blended spinach and watercress

Green Detox Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free)

2 Comments
turkey hash dinner

Leftover Turkey Dinner Hash

8 Comments
smacked cucumber

Smacked Cucumber with Chili Oil

13 Comments
split pea soup

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

10 Comments

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

4 Comments
nasu dengaku

Nasu Dengaku – Miso Glazed Eggplant

126 Comments

Chawanmushi (Japanese Egg Custard)

4 Comments
strawberry, tomatillo and watermelon salad

Strawberry, Tomatillo and Watermelon Salad

19 Comments
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