Comforting Simmered New Potatoes

1. 1

   Wash the potatoes well, then parboil them until soft.

2. 2

   Peel them if you like.

3. 3

   Coat a pan with the oil, and stir-fry the meat.

4. 4

   Then, add the sugar, sake, and soy sauce, followed by the potatoes.

5. 5

   Turn the heat to low, cover with a small lid that sits on top of the food (otoshibuta) or foil, and simmer for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Roll the potatoes around as it simmers.

7. 7

   When the flavours have soaked in, turn the heat to medium, and coat the potatoes with the sauce.

8. 8

   Turn the heat to low and keep an eye on it as you bring the potatoes together with the katakuriko slurry.

9. 9

   The meat, sauce, and potatoes should come together into a lump.

10. 10

    Adjust the amount of katakuriko slurry as necessary.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.