Japanese-inspired recipes

Steak doesn't have to be a heavy meal - give it a Japanese-style marinade for a low-fat supper

Do something different for dinner: top rice and quinoa with prawns, sweet potato, avocado and seaweed to make this stunning Japanese-inspired family dish

Breadcrumb your pork fillet with panko, Japanese style, then serve with a sweet, spicy, light curry sauce and sushi rice

Tuck into this hearty Japanese oyakodon. It translates as ‘family donburi [rice bowl]' or ‘adult-and-kids donburi’, because both chicken and egg are used in the dish

Use the ‘tangzhong’ method (making a roux-like paste to add to the dough) to give the bread in these milk buns an excellent rise and soft, fluffy texture

This version of Japanese savoury pancakes is full of flavour and texture, with fresh squid or prawns and a mirin and honey sauce. Garnish with bonito flakes

Love salted caramel? Then you must try miso caramel. These chicken wings are coated in it to deliver the ultimate salty-sweet hit that's finger-licking good

Try this celebratory chicken stew. With burdock, carrots, bamboo shoots and lotus roots, chikuzen-ni is a Japanese version of chicken soup for the soul

Your favourite Japanese curry in burger form: this indulgent treat is a relaxed spin on traditional flavours, with a katsu curry mayonnaise to top the panko-coated chicken patty

A simple healthy side of brown rice served with ginger, garlic, spring onions, soy sauce and soya beans

This simple Japanese-inspired vegan salad is anything but bland, with shichimi togarashi spice mix, crunchy veg and a subtly sweet yuzu dressing

This recipe is based on the southern Japanese dish tataki, which means 'hit into pieces'. Serve with our spicy soy dressing and wasabi-laced soured cream for an extra hit of heat

This speedy version of the classic Japanese noodle soup makes a delicious everyday dinner or warming lunch - and it's low in fat and calories too

Katsu is a Japanese method of breadcrumbing chicken- this version is served with a rich curry sauce

Marinade strips of chicken thighs in soy sauce, garlic and ginger, then coat in cornflour and fry for these quick and easy burgers

This low-fat Japanese classic is quick to put together, with tender rump steak and glass vermicelli noodles made from mung beans

Learn to make these authentic Japanese meat or vegetable dumplings, known as yaki gyoza, with our step-by-step guide

Portobello mushrooms take centre stage in this satisfying Japanese-style vegetarian supper - swap for salmon fillets if you prefer

A steaming bowl of ramen noodle soup is a comforting Japanese classic - slowly simmer the bone broth for a rich depth of flavour

Transform ready-made breaded chicken steaks into a speedy Japanese-style supper with a spicy, nutty curry sauce

Serve this salad alongside grilled tuna or steak or tuck into it as a superhealthy lunch

Breadcrumb and shallow-fry aubergine slices for a Japanese style vegetarian dish - your new curry night favourite