Cream Stew - Japanese Youshoku Comfort Food Recipe

Name: Cream Stew - Japanese Youshoku Comfort Food
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken meat (leftover cooked chicken or turkey) or 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast, cut up in 1 inch chunks; salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons oil (to cook uncooked chicken); 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen stew vegetables (or 1 1/2 cups hard vegetables, cut up in 1 inch chunks, potato, carrot, and onion are traditional); 2 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons rice flour; 1 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (10 ounce) bag cut green beans or (10 ounce) bag sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/2 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken meat (leftover cooked chicken or turkey) or 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast, cut up in 1 inch chunks
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons oil (to cook uncooked chicken)
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen stew vegetables (or 1 1/2 cups hard vegetables, cut up in 1 inch chunks, potato, carrot, and onion are traditional)
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons rice flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10 ounce) bag cut green beans or (10 ounce) bag sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sour cream

1
If starting with uncooked chicken, season with salt and pepper and brown in a 5 quart dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Remove and set aside.
2
If using uncooked vegetables, saute for about 5 minutes.
3
Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the chicken and hard vegetables only (you don't want to cook broccoli for a long time as it gets sulferous). Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 20 to 30 minutes. Skim fat and residue occasionally if any comes to the top.
4
Once that is going well, start boiling the water for noodles or make rice.
5
After the stew has been simmering 10-15 minutes, start making the white sauce. In another saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until it is a smooth paste. Gradually stir in milk. Add 1 cup of hot broth from the stew and stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
6
While you are waiting for the white sauce to thicken, add the green vegetable to the stew. When the white sauce has thickened up, add it to the stew. (Add noodles to boiling water, if you are making them.) Cover and let simmer 10 more minutes so the entire stew is nicely thickened.
7
Just before serving, stir in the sour cream.

643

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken meat (leftover cooked chicken or turkey) or 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast, cut up in 1 inch chunks, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons oil (to cook uncooked chicken), and more.

Yes, Cream Stew - Japanese Youshoku Comfort Food falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Cream Stew - Japanese Youshoku Comfort Food

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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