Chikuzen-ni Made in a Jiffy with a Pressure Cooker

Name: Chikuzen-ni Made in a Jiffy with a Pressure Cooker
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 thigh Chicken thigh; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Mirin; 4 Dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 Carrot; 1/2 Burdock root; 1 section Lotus root; 1/2 Konnyaku; 4 Green beans (or snow peas); 6 to 8 Frozen taro root; 100 ml Dashi stock; 3 tbsp Cooking sake; 2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Mirin; 2 tbsp Soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 thigh Chicken thigh
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Mirin
4 Dried shiitake mushrooms
1 Carrot
1/2 Burdock root
1 section Lotus root
1/2 Konnyaku
4 Green beans (or snow peas)
6 to 8 Frozen taro root
100 ml Dashi stock
3 tbsp Cooking sake
2 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Mirin
2 tbsp Soy sauce

1
Put the dried shiitake and water in a heat-resistant dish, wrap in plastic wrap, microwave for 1 minute, then cool.
2
Cut off root end of shiitake, then thinly slice.
3
Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, then marinate in soy sauce and mirin seasoning.
4
Chop the carrot and konnyaku into bite-sizes.
5
Chop the burdock root and lotus root into bite-sizes, then soak separately in water with vinegar (not listed in ingredients).
6
Parboil the green beans in water with a pinch of salt, then chop in half.
7
Put a little vegetable oil in a pressure cooker, heat, add ingredients, then saute.
8
When evenly coated in oil, add the seasonings, cover with a lid, then heat on high.
9
When the pressure gauge rises, reduce to low heat, then cook for 4 minutes.
10
Let the pressure release naturally.
11
When the pressure gauge drops, open the lid, then simmer to your liking.
12
Transfer to a dish, then add the green beans.

249

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 thigh Chicken thigh, 1 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 tbsp Mirin, 4 Dried shiitake mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Chikuzen-ni Made in a Jiffy with a Pressure Cooker falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!