It's time to go Japanese with ten tasty recipes from the RNZ collection.
Miso glazed eggplant
A delicious side that pairs well with steak and a green salad.
Photo: Namiko Chen
Miso Pork Ramen with Kimchi & Egg
Homemade ramen has never been this easy. You can swap out the pork for any other protein, including tofu.
Photo: Supplied
Karaage Chicken with Sweet Soy
A super-quick street food favourite.
Photo: Spice Paw
Miso Soup
Add pretty much whatever you like to this simple recipe for four.
Photo: Babiche Martens
Japanese Curry and Rice
Japanese-style curry sauce is rich, savoury and comforting.
Photo: Manuela Zangara
Josh Emett's Prawn Okonomiyaki
You can use pretty much any vegetable in Josh's version of this traditional Japanese pancake.
Photo: Josh Emett
Crunchy Chicken Kara-age Buns with Spicy Mayo and Cucumber Pickle
This is some proper junk food - fried Japanese-style chicken in a bun.
Goma-ae with beans
A Japanese side dish of vegetables in a sesame seed paste. Works well with broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus or any seasonal vegetable.
Photo: The Happy Foodie
Tonjiru
A hearty miso-flavoured Japanese soup made with pork and vegetables.
Photo: Japanese Cooking 101
Teriyaki Style Marinade
An excellent marinade for pork, chicken and all red meats.
Photo: Downshiftology