Spring Nikujaga! Here's a delicious recipe using new potatoes!

Spring is the season when new potatoes are delicious. New potatoes are juicy and sweet, making them the perfect ingredient for nikujaga (meat and potato stew). This time, we'll show you how to make a delicious spring nikujaga (meat and potato stew) dish, using soy sauce and mirin to add richness

About new potatoes

New potatoes are young potatoes that have just been harvested. They are characterized by their high moisture content and thin skin. They also have little starch, so you can enjoy a fluffy texture. New potatoes do not fall apart easily when cooked, making them the perfect ingredient for nikujaga (meat and potato stew)

Ingredients for Nikujaga

material

• 100g beef (thinly sliced)
• 200g new potatoes
• 1/2 carrot
• 1/2 onion
• salad oil (appropriate amount)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Kikkoman Special Whole Soybean Soy Sauce
• Snap peas (as needed)
• (A)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Manjo Rich Matured Mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water

How to make it

1. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces. Wash the new potatoes thoroughly and cut any larger ones into bite-sized pieces with the skin on. Chop the carrots into chunks and the onion into wedges
2. Add oil to a pot and heat over medium heat. Lightly fry the beef (1), then add the new potatoes, carrots, and onions and stir-fry
3. Once the oil has been distributed evenly, add (A), bring to a boil, and skim off any scum. Add the soy sauce, cover with a drop lid, and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes
4. Serve in bowls and sprinkle with snap peas

Tips and Points

• New potatoes have thin skin, so if you wash them thoroughly, you can cook them with the skin on. The skin also contains nutrients, so be sure to eat it whole
• If you simmer for too long, the new potatoes will fall apart, so keep an eye on them and adjust the simmering time accordingly
• The balance between soy sauce and mirin is important. The sweetness of mirin and the richness of soy sauce create a deep flavor

Nikujaga, made with new potatoes, is a well-balanced dish that is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Be sure to enjoy the taste of spring

New potatoes simmered in milk

The seasoning is gentle so that you can enjoy the aroma of new potatoes. If it's not flavorful enough, you can add salt and pepper to your taste, or top with cheese to make it like a gratin