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This stew is called ' nikujaga ' (肉じゃが) in Japanese, which literally means meat and potatoes - the key ingredients of this dish. Meat is ' niku' (肉) in Japanese and potato is ' jagaimo ' (じゃがいも). But instead of calling it 'nikujagaimo', the word for potato is shortened to 'jaga'. In a medium saucepan, heat oil on medium heat.
To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have nikujaga (肉じゃが) japanese beef and potato stew using 7 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Nikujaga (肉じゃが) Japanese Beef and Potato Stew:
- Make ready 1/2 kg thinly sliced beef
- Prepare 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
- Take 2 cups warm water
- Make ready 2 tsp dashi powder
- Prepare 4 tbsp soy sauce
- Get 6 tbsp mirin
- Get 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
The rustic flavor is fortified by the savory elements of soy sauce and dashi, the dry bite of sake - and the slight sweetness of mirin. But don't be intimidated by the ingredients list. Recipe: Nikujaga, Japanese Potato and Beef Stew Nothing says comfort food quite like Nikujaga (肉じゃが). Literally meaning "meat and potatoes", nikujaga is an easy to prepare, inexpensive, and hearty dish.
Steps to make Nikujaga (肉じゃが) Japanese Beef and Potato Stew:
- Mix dashi powder with warm water.
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil on medium heat. Fry the beef until no longer pink.
- Add potatoes and other optional vegetables (e.g. carrots).
- Add dashi mixture, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar (if desired). Bring to a boil and skim off the scum from the top. DO NOT STIR IT! The drop lid used in the next step will take care of spreading the flavours.
- Lower heat to medium low and cover with a drop lid (otoshibuta) and let simmer for 30 minutes. If you don't have an otoshibuta you can improvise one with a bit of aluminium foil large enough to rest on top of the stew with small holes poked through it with a knife.
Recipe: Nikujaga, Japanese Potato and Beef Stew Nothing says comfort food quite like Nikujaga (肉じゃが). Literally meaning "meat and potatoes", nikujaga is an easy to prepare, inexpensive, and hearty dish. It consists of a light potato stew enhanced with meat, onions, shirataki noodles, and a variety of seasonal vegetables. Nikujaga is made from thinly sliced beef stewed with potato and onions in a slightly sweet soy based sauce, normally served with a side of steamed white rice. Easy to make and delightfully filling, this nikujaga is perfect for enjoying as a main home-cooked meal.
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