Nikujaga (肉じゃが ) - Introduction and how to do it
Nikujaga is a traditional and popular dish in Japanese households, especially in winter.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Serving
4
Difficulty
Easy
Instruct:
- Prepare ingredients: Slice meat and vegetables such as potatoes, onions, carrots and mushrooms.
- Stir-fry meat and onions: In a large pan, heat cooking oil and saute meat and onions until the meat turns white.
- Add vegetables and dashi: When the meat is cooked, add carrots, potatoes and mushrooms to the pan. Pour the dashi into the pan and bring to a boil.
- Add spices: When the water boils, add soya sauce and sugar to the pan. Mix spices and vegetables with meat.
- Cooked: Reduce heat and cook until potatoes and carrots are tender.
- Enjoy: When Nikujaga is cooked, turn off the heat and transfer to a plate. Nikujaga is often eaten warm with white rice.
Ingredients
- 500g pork or beef (thinly sliced)
- 6-7 potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 carrots (thinly sliced)
- 4-5 mushrooms (optional, thinly sliced)
- 3 cups dashi (or broth)
- 6-7 tablespoons soya sauce
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Directions
Nikujaga, also known as "肉じゃが" in Japanese, is a dish of braised meat with potatoes in dashi broth, soya sauce and sugar. This dish often has a rich, warm flavor and is often enjoyed with white rice. This is a traditional and popular dish in Japanese families, especially in winter.
Wish you success and enjoy the meal with family and friends!
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