SophisticatedAppetizer
Uni Crudo with Crispy Rice Paper, Ponzu Foam & Toasted Nori Oil
Sea urchin over thin-fried rice paper, finished with ponzu air, crispy nori threads & yuzu kosho
462 cal · 6g protein · 55 min
Cuisine & meal · 48 recipes
Japanese-Style Appetizer Recipes
Japanese-inspired appetizer ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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Uni & Ikura Custard Tart with Crispy Wafer & Burnt Orange Oil
Sea urchin-based silken custard, roe jewels, brûléed edge and citrus finish
587 cal · 9g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Cake with Charred Scallop, Calamansi Foam & Microgreens
A Caribbean-Japanese fusion moment—unexpected and refined
912 cal · 19g protein · 46 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Nori-Wrapped Crispy Tofu Batons with Miso-Bonito Butter & Daikon Greens
Umami-loaded crisps with a beurre blanc twist and peppery greens
696 cal · 36g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & White Miso Dip with Toasted Pita Chips
Smoky, umami-rich eggplant purée with white miso and sesame oil—a diner-inspired dip with real depth.
606 cal · 16g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Miso Eggplant Rounds with Ponzu Emulsion & Crispy Capers
Silky roasted eggplant coated in miso and toasted panko, seared until golden, dressed with an airy ponzu foam.
692 cal · 5g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Miso-Caramel Glazed Mushrooms with Crispy Sage and Toasted Hazelnuts
Charred cremini mushrooms in a dark, sweet-savory miso-butter glaze, topped with fried sage leaves and roasted hazelnuts
578 cal · 9g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Grilled Scallop Skewers with Umeboshi-Wasabi Drizzle
Seared sweet scallops, pickled plum, peppery wasabi
206 cal · 21g protein · 12 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Lumpia Sheets with Charred Calamansi–Miso Dipping Sauce & Soft Yolk
Shattered phyllo tubes meet umami-bright dipping sauce and a jammy egg yolk treasure
536 cal · 6g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Soft-Shell Crab Bánh Cuốn Roulade with Miso Caramel & Crispy Rice Paper
Steamed rice paper rolls filled with blue swimmer crab, charred onion & scallion oil, finished with white miso caramel
691 cal · 23g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Miso-Butter Squid with Charred Scallion Oil and Crispy Rice
Tender seared squid tossed in brown butter and white miso, finished with scallion oil
448 cal · 20g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Gochujang-Sesame Glaze & Crispy Anchovy Crumble
Charred peppers tossed in spicy-sweet glaze with umami punch
328 cal · 6g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Burrata en Escabeche with Charred Shishito & Crispy Garlic Oil
A contemporary take on Spanish pickled vegetables with creamy, fresh cheese
385 cal · 14g protein · 50 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Hand Roll with Cucumber, Nori & Sriracha Aioli
Peak summer crustacean, tempura-light, hand-held elegance
416 cal · 30g protein · 16 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Hokkaido Scallop with Torn Shiso, Crispy Garlic Ash & Ponzu Emulsion
Sweet scallop, herbal shiso, crispy-umami garnish, bright acid
366 cal · 1g protein · 35 min
EasyAppetizer
Shishito Pepper & Anchovy Fritters with Lime Dipping Salt
Blistered peppers in crispy tempura, piquant cured fish finish
534 cal · 10g protein · 15 min
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Crème Fraîche & Crispy Gyeran Mari Spirals with Gochugaru Oil & Pomegranate
Korean omelet ribbons, spiced oil, bright pomegranate, luxe starter
375 cal · 14g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crevettes Rôties aux Épices Douces, Chanterelles & Beurre de Miso Noir
Pan-roasted prawns with sumac, fennel pollen, wild mushrooms & miso brown butter
443 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Raw Langoustine Crudo with Crispy Rice Wafer, Burnt Garlic Oil & Elderflower Foam
Raw Dublin Bay prawns thinly sliced, dressed with citrus and aged vinegar, served with shattered rice crisp and floral aqueous essence
557 cal · 5g protein · 50 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Skin Cones with Uni, Ikura & Ponzu Foam
Delicate fried bean-curd shells with sea urchin and salmon roe
506 cal · 14g protein · 27 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Skin Rolls with Miso-Caramel Dipping Sauce
Delicate, shatteringly crispy tofu skin enveloping herbs and aromatics, with a salty-sweet-savory dip.
503 cal · 13g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Gyoza Purses with Lobster, Uni & Brown Butter Foam
Golden wonton skin parcels with ocean-sweet filling, silky sabayon finish
290 cal · 13g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Tteokbokki Rice Cake Skewers with Sriracha-Miso Glaze & Bonito Flake Shower
Korean street food elevated with spiced glaze and umami finish
905 cal · 27g protein · 26 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Uni Custard with Crispy Shallot & Charred Lemon Soil
Silken sea urchin mousse with textured umami crust
394 cal · 7g protein · 34 min