Homemade Kiritanpo Recipe

Name: Homemade Kiritanpo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 700 grams Plain cooked rice; 1 Chicken thigh meat; 200 grams Mizuna greens; 100 grams Maitake mushrooms; 100 grams Shimeji mushrooms; 1 Aburaage; 5 tbsp Soy sauce; 3 tbsp Sake; 1000 ml Japanese dashi stock; 1 pinch Sugar; 1 dash Salt

Servings: persons

1
Prepare 2 rice cooker cups' worth of rice (360 ml).
2
Use a rolling pin to lightly roll it out, then bring it together and divide into 5 portions.
3
Wrap over cooking chopsticks or metal skewers.
4
Each one should be about 15-16 cm long.
5
Grill or toast until lightly browned.
6
Combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, sugar, and sake and turn on the heat.
7
Season with salt.
8
Cut the pork into easy-to-eat pieces and add it to the pot.
9
Add the vegetables and aburaage and bring to a boil.
10
Remove the cooked kiritanpo from the skewers or chopsticks, then cut each one diagonally into 4 pieces.
11
Add to the boiling pot and bring back to a boil.
12
Eat while still hot.

807

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 700 grams Plain cooked rice, 1 Chicken thigh meat, 200 grams Mizuna greens, 100 grams Maitake mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Homemade Kiritanpo 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!

Homemade Kiritanpo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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