1Foreword
2116. Spicy Miso Ramen with Crispy Pork
2I. THE JAPANESE PANTRY & FOUNDATIONS (YOUR STRESS-FREE GUIDE)
2217. Chilled Soba Noodles with Dipping Sauce (Zaru Soba)
31. The Essential Seven: Your Japanese Flavor Toolkit
2318. Stir-Fried Yaki Udon
42. Simple Substitutions: A Guide to Graceful Swaps
2419. Gyudon (Beef & Onion Rice Bowl)
53. Foundational Recipes
25V. THE ART OF THE ROLL (SUSHI FOR EVERYONE)
6II. THE HEART OF THE MEAL (SAVORY MAIN COURSES)
2620. The Perfect Hosomaki (Single-Ingredient Rolls)
74. Crispy Gyoza with a “Lacy Skirt”
2721. California Rolls, The Authentic Way
85. Chilled Silken Tofu with Scallion-Ginger Dressing
2822. Spicy Tuna Hand Rolls (Temaki)
96. Spinach Gomae (Sesame Spinach Salad)
2923. Philadelphia Rolls
107. Agedashi Tofu in Warm Broth
3024. Avocado Nigiri & “Fake” Tamago Nigiri
118. Yakitori-Style Chicken & Scallion Skewers
31VI. A SWEET & SIMPLE FINISH (DESSERTS & TEAS)
12III. SMALL PLATES & EVERYDAY BITES (EFFORTLESS FIRST WINS)
3225. Matcha Green Tea “Cloud” Mousse
139. 15-Minute Skillet Chicken Teriyaki
3326. Mitarashi Dango
1410. Ginger Pork Shogayaki
3427. Coffee Jelly with Sweet Cream
1511. Miso-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus
3528. Black Sesame Ice Cream (No-Churn Method)
1612. Classic Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce
3629. Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku)
1713. “Oyakodon” Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl
3730. How to Brew the Perfect Sencha & Genmaicha
1814. Japanese Beef & Potato Stew (Nikujaga)
3831. Conclusion
19IV. THE SOULFUL NOODLE & RICE BOWL (MASTERING RAMEN & DONBURI)
39About the Author
2015. 30-Minute Shoyu Ramen
