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Meat and Potatoes in Broth (Niku Jaga)

Name: Meat and Potatoes in Broth (Niku Jaga)
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 200 g (7.1 oz) sliced beef; 4 small potatoes (red potatoes recommended); 1 white onion, sliced; 1½ cups water; 2 tbsp mirin; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 slice of ginger; 100 g (3.53 oz) shirataki noodles

Niku jaga (肉じゃが nikujaga meaning 'meat and potatoes') is a common Japanese household dish served at dinnertime.

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Ingredients

Makes

200 g (7.1 oz) sliced beef
4 small potatoes (red potatoes recommended)
1 white onion, sliced
1½ cups water
2 tbsp mirin
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sugar
1 slice of ginger
100 g (3.53 oz) shirataki noodles

Ingredients for 4 servings (1.4 kg) · the original recipe

Method

1
Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Set aside to soak in cold water.
2
Combine mirin, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and beef in a saucepan. Boil lightly for 2–3 minutes.
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3
Remove beef from pan. Add potatoes, sliced onion, and water. Bring to a boil.
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4
Simmer uncovered until the broth reduces to about ⅓ by volume.
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5
Replace beef in pan, add shirataki noodles, and simmer for roughly 5 minutes.
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6
Remove from heat and serve.

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