World Flavors Cookbook

Chikuzenni (Simmered Chicken and Root Vegetables)

A classic Kyushu dish where chicken and earthy root vegetables are simmered together, characterized by the use of shiitake mushrooms and lotus root.

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• Chicken thigh
• Shiitake mushrooms
• Lotus root (renkon)
• Burdock (gobo)
• Carrot
• Snow peas
• Dashi, soy sauce, sugar, mirin

Instructions

1. Sauté chicken and vegetables in oil.
2. Add dashi and simmer.
3. Add seasonings and cook until the liquid is mostly evaporated and the vegetables are glazed.