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    Start Cooking Vegan Japanese Food

    If you're new to Japanese cooking, this page will guide you through the best recipes and techniques to begin with. I'm Aaron, and I share vegan Japanese recipes inspired by home cooking and the dishes I grew up eating.

    If you'd like to know more about me, you can read my About page.

    Start with these easy recipes

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    Miso Ramen

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    Fried Rice

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    Yaki udon

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    Shitake & Tofu Don-buri

    Learn the basics of Japanese cooking

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    Essential pantry ingredients

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    Vegan Dashi

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    How to cook rice

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    Miso Soup

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      Spicy Yaki Udon: Easy 20-Minute Vegan Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles
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      Vegan Kake Udon (with Crispy Tofu Topping)

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