Best 3 Nikujaga Morimoto Style Recipes
**NikuJaga: A Savory Japanese Stew Packed with Beef, Potatoes, and Vegetables**
NikuJaga is a classic Japanese stew that showcases the harmonious blend of savory flavors and tender textures. This comforting dish features tender beef simmered with hearty potatoes, carrots, and shirataki noodles in a flavorful broth infused with soy sauce, mirin, and sake. The result is a delightful symphony of tastes and textures that will warm your soul on a chilly day. This article presents two variations of NikuJaga: the traditional Morimoto-style recipe and a modern interpretation with a touch of innovation. Both recipes offer a unique take on this beloved Japanese stew, ensuring that every palate will find something to savor.
NIKUJAGA (JAPANESE-STYLE MEAT AND POTATOES)
Nikujaga (meat and potatoes) is a popular dish in Japan.
Provided by Hinata
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the snow peas in a small saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the beef in the oil until browned. Add the potatoes; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the dashi soup, soy sauce, sake, and sugar into the mixture; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and scatter the chopped onion over the mixture; allow to simmer until the liquid is nearly completely evaporated, about 15 minutes more. Top the mixture with the snow peas to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1109.2 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
NIKU JYAGA (JAPANESE BEEF AND POTATO STEW)
There's nothing extraordinary about meat and potatoes stewed in a sweet soy broth, and yet it's easy to find yourself taking just one more taste until half the pot is gone. Patience pays off though: niku jyaga tastes better the second day, when the potatoes are saturated with sauce. Every household makes it a little differently in Japan, and so the flavor is affectionately called "mother's taste." Saori Kurioka, a private chef in Brooklyn, cooks hers the same minimalist way her mother and grandmother did in Kobe, with just beef, potatoes, onion and carrot. She uses a wooden otoshibuta, a drop-lid that fits inside the pot, so the vegetables simmer and steam evenly as the broth slowly concentrates, but the same thing can be achieved with parchment paper. Beveling the edges of the potatoes with a peeler keeps them from crumbling as the jostle around the simmering pot, but skip it if you're rushed or impatient.
Provided by Hannah Kirshner
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and cut each into 4 to 6 pieces, so they are relatively uniform in size. Bevel the edges of each piece with a vegetable peeler. Soak in cold water for about 10 minutes to remove some starch.
- Cut carrots in rangiri: Hold the knife at a diagonal, and rotate carrot quarter turns to cut irregular, multifaceted chunks. Cut each onion into 6 to 8 wedges, about 3/4 inch wide. Cut beef into 2-inch pieces.
- Prepare a drop-lid for a 3- or 4-quart heavy-bottomed pot: Cut a circle of parchment paper about 1 inch smaller than the diameter of the pot, and cut a 1/2-inch hole in its center.
- Drain and rinse potatoes. Add to pot with carrots, onions and 1 1/2 cups water (it will not fully cover the vegetables). Tuck kombu (if using) into the water. Bring to a boil, then discard kombu. Add soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar. Add beef, stirring to distribute.
- Place parchment lid directly on top of vegetables and liquid, and simmer - don't boil - stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes, until potatoes are very tender. Turn off heat, discard parchment, and rest for at least 30 minutes (overnight is even better) to allow the potatoes to soak up the seasoning. Reheat, and serve with white rice, or a frosty beer.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 281, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 642 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
NIKUJAGA (JAPANESE MEAT & POTATOES)
The best kind of Japan comfort food, and it's really not very hard to make. This recipe inspired by http://justonecookbook.com/recipes/nikujaga/, the best version I've found so far. Info about how to make dashi (essential for most Japanese dishes) can be found on the internet, including here: http://justonecookbook.com/how-to/how-to-make-dashi-jiru/. I use the instant dashi powder packets or make my own.
Provided by Maggie
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare the dashi or beef broth.
- Prepare veggies: Cut onion into 10-12 wedges. Peel and cut the carrot in half lengthwise and then cut diagonally into about 1" pieces. Cut the potatoes into large bite-sized chunks (they may cook down some) and put in water to prevent color change.
- Remove string from snow peas and boil for 30 seconds and set aside.
- Rinse and drain shirataki noodles and boil for 1 minute. You may wish to cut them in half. Set aside.
- Cut sliced meat in half, if necessary.
- Heat oil in a large pot and add the onion and the meat and cook until the meat is no longer pink.
- Add the potatoes, carrots and shirataki noodles. Then add the dashi stock and the Seasonings (again, may want to add a little more of each for more flavor - taste and adjust) and bring to a boil.
- Turn down heat, skim off any scum and place an "otoshibuta" (or piece of aluminum foil, folded round to fit in the pan on top of the mixture and with a hole poked in the middle for ventilation) and simmer about 15 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
- Turn off the heat, remove the "otoshibuta" or foil and let stand 30 minutes before heating up to serve, or plan to serve the next day.
- Once heated again, top with snow peas and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.7, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 1111, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.6, Protein 4.7
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: For a tender and flavorful nikujaga, choose a cut of beef that is well-marbled, such as chuck roast or flank steak.
- Sear the beef before simmering: Searing the beef helps to develop a rich flavor and brown crust. Be sure to sear the beef in a hot pan over high heat.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Nikujaga is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some common vegetables used in nikujaga include potatoes, carrots, onions, and shiitake mushrooms.
- Simmer the nikujaga until the beef is tender: The beef should be cooked until it is fall-apart tender. This usually takes about 1-2 hours.
- Serve the nikujaga with rice: Nikujaga is traditionally served with rice. However, it can also be served with noodles or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Nikujaga is a delicious and hearty Japanese stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with beef, vegetables, and a sweet and savory sauce. Nikujaga is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it is also a very affordable meal. If you are looking for a new Japanese dish to try, nikujaga is a great option.
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