Easy! Nostalgic Flavor! For Bentos or a Side-Dish!

Name: Easy! Nostalgic Flavor! For Bentos or a Side-Dish! Soybean Pulp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Okara; 80 grams Chicken (thigh or breast); 1/4 Burdock root; 1/2 Lotus root; 2 Shiitake mushroom; 1/3 Carrot; 10 cm Japanese leek (the white part); 2 stalks Thin green onions or scallions; 1/2 block Konnyaku; 200 ml Dashi stock; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 tbsp Olive oil

Servings: persons

200 grams Okara
80 grams Chicken (thigh or breast)
1/4 Burdock root
1/2 Lotus root
2 Shiitake mushroom
1/3 Carrot
10 cm Japanese leek (the white part)
2 stalks Thin green onions or scallions
1/2 block Konnyaku
200 ml Dashi stock
2 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Olive oil

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["Roughly mince the vegetables (not including the leek) and the konnyaku.", "Soak the burdock and lotus root to remove the astringent taste.", "Cut the chicken into small pieces.", "Heat olive oil in a frying pan and add all of the chopped ingredients from Step 1.", "Stir-fry.", "When the chicken has cooked through, add the dashi stock, sugar, soy sauce, and sake.", "Let it simmer a little.", "Add the okara to Step 3 and mix well to combine with the liquid.", "Continue cooking until the liquid has evaporated.", "Once the liquid from Step 4 has evaporated, taste it and adjust the flavor as necessary.", "(Combine the soy sauce, sugar, water in a separate bowl and then add to the frying pan.)", "Once properly seasoned, add the white part of the leek and the finely chopped green onions.", "Gently stir them in.", "Arrange on a dish and it's done!", """Meatballs with a Thick Ketchup Sauce""."]

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams Okara, 80 grams Chicken (thigh or breast), 1/4 Burdock root, 1/2 Lotus root, and more.

Yes, Easy! Nostalgic Flavor! For Bentos or a Side-Dish! Soybean Pulp 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!

Easy! Nostalgic Flavor! For Bentos or a Side-Dish! Soybean Pulp

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