World Flavors Cookbook

Nikujaga (Beef and Potato Stew)

The ultimate 'mom's cooking' (ofukuro no aji) — a comforting, sweet-savory dashi-based stew of thinly sliced beef, potatoes, onions, and carrots.

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• 200g thinly sliced beef
• 4 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 100g shirataki noodles (optional)
• Broth: 400ml dashi, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake

Instructions

1. Sauté beef and onions in a pot with a little oil until beef changes color.
2. Add potatoes and carrots, stir-fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake.
4. Simmer over medium-low heat, covered, for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender and liquid is reduced.
5. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the potatoes to absorb the flavors.