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Meat and Potatoes in Broth (Niku Jaga)

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Niku jaga (肉じゃが nikujaga meaning 'meat and potatoes') is a common Japanese household dish served at dinnertime.

Ingredients

  • 200 g (7.1 oz) sliced beef
  • 4 small potatoes (red potatoes recommended)
  • 1 white onion, sliced
  • 1½ cups water
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 slice of ginger
  • 100 g (3.53 oz) shirataki noodles

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Set aside to soak in cold water.
  2. 2
    Combine mirin, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and beef in a saucepan. Boil lightly for 2–3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Remove beef from pan. Add potatoes, sliced onion, and water. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Simmer uncovered until the broth reduces to about ⅓ by volume.
  5. 5
    Replace beef in pan, add shirataki noodles, and simmer for roughly 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat and serve.
Category
Soups
Cuisine
Japanese

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Meat_and_Potatoes_in_Broth_(Niku_Jaga)