May 09, 2022
Nikujaga
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 2-1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 8 snow peas
- 0.5 lb. sirloin beef
- 1.5 lbs. potatoes
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1-1/4 cup water
1 In a small bowl, mix sugar, mirin and soy sauce. Set aside.
2 Peel potatoes and carrots. Cut into large bite-sized pieces.
3 Thinly slice the onion. Trim snow peas and cut in diagonals.
4 Slice beef against the grain to 1/8 inch thick bite-sized pieces.
5 Heat oil in a saucepan, add potatoes, sauté for 2 minutes over medium heat.
6 Cover with lid and cook for 15 minutes. Stir and check potatoes for doneness
by poking the center with a toothpick.
7 When potatoes are tender, add beef, snow peas and mix to combine with
other ingredients. Cook for another minute. Cover with lid, turn heat off and
allow to continue cooking for about 3 minutes.
8 Serve family style in a large bowl.
9 Enjoy!
Recipe courtesy of Zojirushi America Corporation.