Easy Nanban-style Curried Soboro and Daikon Radish

Name: Easy Nanban-style Curried Soboro and Daikon Radish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 grams Ground pork; 1/2 Daikon radish (small); 2 Japanese leek; 1 piece 1 dash bigger than the size of your thumbtip Ginger; 1 tbsp Sake; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 90 ml Mentsuyu (3x concentrate); 250 ml Water; 1 tbsp Curry powder; 1 dash Soy sauce; 1 Katakuriko slurry

Servings: persons

1
Peel the daikon and cut into small sized chunks of even size (rangiri cut).
2
Grate the ginger.
3
Cut the leek into oblique slices.
4
Add a little oil to a pan and cook the ginger until aromatic.
5
Add the ground pork and fry.
6
When the meat is cooked through, add the daikon.
7
Stir to coat well in oil.
8
Add in the Ingredients and mix.
9
Cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat.
10
When the daikon has become somewhat soft, add the leek and curry powder.
11
Mix, cover with a lid and steam until the leeks reach the softness you like.
12
Add in the dissolved katakuriko to thicken the sauce.
13
Finally, season the dish with soy sauce.
14
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!

299

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 grams Ground pork, 1/2 Daikon radish (small), 2 Japanese leek, 1 piece 1 dash bigger than the size of your thumbtip Ginger, and more.

Yes, Easy Nanban-style Curried Soboro and Daikon Radish falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!