Just One Cookbook https://www.justonecookbook.com/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:56:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Catfish Kabayaki ナマズの蒲焼 https://www.justonecookbook.com/catfish-kabayaki/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/catfish-kabayaki/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=50032 A bowl of steamed rice topped with glazed catfish kabayaki fillets, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, served with a bowl of soup and chopsticks on the side.

Catfish Kabayaki recipe with pan-fried basa fillets brushed in a sweet-savory tare and served over warm rice. A quick unagi alternative.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/catfish-kabayaki/feed/ 111 Kombu Dashi (Video) 昆布だし https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-kombu-dashi-vegetarian-dashi/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-kombu-dashi-vegetarian-dashi/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=24180 Two glass jars filled with a light yellow Kombu Dashi, one containing pieces of dried kelp. Strips of dried kelp and a checkered cloth napkin lie on a white marble surface nearby.

Learn how to make kombu dashi, a vegan Japanese soup stock. An easy, two-ingredient base for miso soup, noodles, and stews.

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Kick off summer with the June 2026 JOC Cooking Challenge! Make Zaru Soba or Zaru Udon, share your dish, and enter to win prizes.

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Zaru Udon (Cold Udon) is a refreshing Japanese noodle recipe with thick, chewy noodles and a savory mentsuyu dipping sauce. Ready in 15 minutes.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/cold-udon-noodles/feed/ 10 Zaru Soba (Cold Soba with Dipping Sauce) ざるそば https://www.justonecookbook.com/zaru-soba-cold-soba-noodles/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/zaru-soba-cold-soba-noodles/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=10309 A red tray of Zaru Soba (Cold Soba) features white and green soba noodles topped with sliced seaweed, placed on a bamboo mat beside a bowl of dipping sauce, wasabi, and chopped scallions. Chopsticks rest alongside the tray.

This Zaru Soba recipe is the ultimate cold soba with dipping sauce—chewy buckwheat noodles and homemade mentsuyu, ready in 15 minutes.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/zaru-soba-cold-soba-noodles/feed/ 79 How to Thicken Sauce and Soup (Cornstarch Slurry) https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-thicken-sauce-soup-cornstarch-slurry/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-thicken-sauce-soup-cornstarch-slurry/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=86061 A hand pours a bowl of white liquid into a pot with small turnips, ground meat, and brown broth on the stovetop—demonstrating how to thicken sauce and soup with cornstarch slurry.

How to Thicken Sauce and Soup (Cornstarch Slurry)—learn the perfect ratio, substitute tips, and technique for a smooth, lump-free result every time.

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Learn about the traditional Japanese vegetables with cooking tips, substitutions, and recipes to bring authentic Japanese flavors home.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-vegetables/feed/ 12 Japanese Cheesecake (Video) スフレチーズケーキ https://www.justonecookbook.com/souffle-japanese-cheesecake/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/souffle-japanese-cheesecake/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=54817 A slice of fluffy Japanese Cheesecake on a white plate with a gold fork, with the rest of the Japanese cheesecake recipe on a glass stand in the background. A cup of coffee and greenery are also visible.

Japanese Cheesecake recipe—light, jiggly soufflé cheesecake baked in a water bath. Step-by-step tips for perfect texture every time at home.

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