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Nikujaga (Japanese Beef and Potato Stew)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g thinly sliced beef or pork
  • 4 to 6 potatoes
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 pack shirataki konjac noodles
  • 300 cc 1.2 cups water
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp sake Japanese cooking rice wine
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp mirin sweet rice wine
  • 1 tbsp dashi powder Japanese soup stock powder

Method
 

  1. Heat a small amount of oil in a pan or pot and stir-fry the meat.
  2. Add the carrots, potatoes, and onions, and stir-fry briefly.
  3. Then pour in the water and all the seasonings.
  4. Once it comes to a boil, skim off any foam from the surface,
  5. and add the shirataki noodles.
  6. Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes,
  7. stirring gently once halfway through.
  8. Turn off the heat and let it rest with the lid on for 10 minutes
  9. to let the rich flavors soak in. Ready to serve!

Notes

Tip: Letting the dish rest after cooking helps the flavors
soak deeper into the potatoes and meat — don't skip this step!