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Recipe of Nikujaga
Nikujaga is a comforting Japanese stew made with thinly sliced beef, potatoes, and onions cooked in a sweet and savory soy-based broth. It's a popular home-cooked dish and a staple of Japanese comfort food.
Recipe Summary
Preparation40 min
Servings4
Difficulty
Easy
CategoryMeat
Ingredients
400g thinly sliced beef
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
1/2 cup frozen green beans (optional)
4 cups dashi stock (or substitute with beef or vegetable broth)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sake (Japanese rice wine)
Vegetable oil for cooking
Salt to taste
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Instructions:
Step 1
Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they become translucent.
Step 2
Add the thinly sliced beef to the pot and cook until it changes color.
Step 3
Pour in the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
Step 4
Add the potato chunks and carrot slices to the pot. If using green beans, add them as well.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Step 6
Occasionally skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
Step 7
Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
Step 8
Serve hot in bowls, with each portion of Nikujaga having a good balance of meat, potatoes, and vegetables. Enjoy your delicious Japanese comfort food!
Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Nikujaga and get the best results.
Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Nikujaga to give a different touch to your preparation.
Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 40 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.