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Nikujaga

A comforting stew of meat, potatoes, and onions.

40 minutes
Serves 2
Dinner

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a medium, heavy-bottomed pot. Add the sliced meat and sauté quickly until it loses its pink color.

  2. 2

    Add the onion wedges, sautéing for 2 minutes, then toss in the chunky potatoes and carrots, stirring them to coat in the oils.

  3. 3

    Pour in the dashi, sake, and sugar. Bring the pot to a boil and skim off any foam or fat that rises to the surface.

  4. 4

    Stir in the soy sauce and mirin.

  5. 5

    Create a drop lid (otoshibuta) using a piece of parchment paper cut to the size of the pot with a small hole in the center. Place it directly on top of the liquid.

  6. 6

    Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes. The drop lid will circulate the liquid, preventing the potatoes from breaking apart while infusing them with flavor. Serve when the potatoes are fork-tender and the liquid is mostly reduced.

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