Make It Japanese: Simple Recipes for Everyone by Rie McClenny

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  • Cucumber and fennel sunomono

    • rachel_ywqstg on April 15, 2026

      Simple and delicious cucumber salad - the fennel is a nice addition. I cut everything thinly with a mandoline and highly reccomend it!

  • Miso cod with Swiss chard

    • mikkarose on May 28, 2026

      Really really good - I made it with defrosted Branzino fillets bc that’s what we had and they came out great

    • jenniferidge on June 03, 2026

      Really flavorful and delicious. No chard at supermarket so substituted spinach, sautéed with a little olive oil.

  • Loaded vegetable miso soup

    • Peterkjsoe on January 26, 2026

      Very easy and tasty

    • dmdmdmmm on January 28, 2026

      This was nice and hearty and a nice way to zhuzh up your miso soup

  • Cabbage salad with lemon-miso dressing

    • lean1 on December 08, 2023

      Lovely dressing for any salad

    • AlisonE on August 28, 2025

      Great salad to go with katsu

    • eclairea on December 09, 2025

      Simple and tasty, perfect and bright side dish for protein!

  • Lemon miso

    • lean1 on December 08, 2023

      quick easy and very lemony

    • AlisonE on August 28, 2025

      Delicious and handy to keep in the fridge.

  • Karaage

    • dmdmdmmm on January 29, 2026

      This is very tasty!! Mine got a bit dark but it was fiine. Very much like takeout karaage i’ve had in restaurants

  • Chicken-tofu tsukune

    • melanie_tszu70 on March 30, 2026

      This was delicious and quick. Did not make much sauce.

    • rhsantos on May 20, 2026

      I’ve made this a few times. It just requires pantry ingredients and very quick to put together yet it’s tasty. I air-fried this time which saved me both time and calories

  • Nikujaga

    • dmdmdmmm on January 28, 2026

      We liked this one. Quick to make and went very nice with rice. I like how saucy it was!

  • Parchment-baked lemon miso salmon

    • dmdmdmmm on January 28, 2026

      This was fine. Instead of portioning it out, I instead cooked a whole slab. The potatoes ended up being very tender and the sauce was good but it was okay.

  • Yakisoba

    • dmdmdmmm on January 29, 2026

      This was super easy to put together. My mom who is pretty picky with food liked this a lot too!

  • Matcha snacking cake

    • surtur on March 21, 2026

      Easy and delicious. Just the right strength of flavor for matcha fans, and not too sweet.

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  • ISBN 10 0593236351
  • ISBN 13 9780593236352
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  • Published Oct 24 2023
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 256
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Clarkson Potter

Publishers Text

Learn the building blocks of authentic Japanese home cooking with 85 satisfying, soulful, everyday recipes from the beloved BuzzFeed Tasty food personality

Make It Japanese reflects Rie McClenny journey from her birthplace of Japan to the United States and how she learned to cook heartfelt recipes from scratch, often using only ingredients from her local supermarket. Throughout her culinary career, from home cook to star of BuzzFeed Tasty’s “Make It Fancy” video series, she has drawn inspiration from the nourishing food her mother cooked throughout her childhood and her extensive knowledge of Japanese cuisine and ingredients that she brought to life in an American kitchen.

In her debut cookbook, Rie shares just how approachable Japanese home cooking can be, no matter where you are. She presents a collection of comforting, homestyle recipes that use just a handful of easy-to-find Japanese ingredients, such as soy sauce, mirin, and sake, and simple, essential cooking techniques, like making rice bowls (donburi), frying the perfect home-style tempura, and gently simmering vegetables and proteins to delicious effect.

Each accompanied by bright, beautiful photography, these delectable recipes include:

Traditional dishes with a twist: Loaded Vegetable Miso Soup with kale and sweet potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower Goma-ae topped with a toasted sesame dressing, umami-packed Easy Soy Sauce Ramen, and Mini Okonomiyaki pancakes Can’t-miss classics: delectable pork Tonkatsu, ginger-spiked Chicken-Tofu Tsukune, and Oyako Don, rice bowls topped with tender chicken thighs and egg Interactive, hands-on recipes for festive gatherings: Chicken Hot Pot with Ponzu perfect for a winter’s night, can’t stop Gyoza with Crispy Wings, and make-your-own hand rolls for a Temaki Party And of course, dessert: the iconic Simple Strawberry Shortcake, irresistible Matcha Snacking Cake, and delightful Citrus Mochi Doughnuts

Whether making dinner on a busy weeknight or hosting a multi-course banquet, Make It Japanese is the ideal resource and perfect introduction to the world of Japanese cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques.

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