Nikujaga Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Nikujaga
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: DASHI soup stock; 400 milliliters water; 3 inch x 3 inch KONBU (Dried Kelp); a handfuls KATSUOBUSHI (bonito flakes); NIKUJAGA; 150 grams sliced beef; 4 potato; 1 onion; 1/2 carrot; 8 green beans; 150 grams SHIRATAKI noodles; 2 tablespoons salad oil; 5 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons MIRIN (Japanese sweet sake)

Servings: persons

DASHI soup stock
400 milliliters water
3 inch x 3 inch KONBU (Dried Kelp)
a handfuls KATSUOBUSHI (bonito flakes)
NIKUJAGA
150 grams sliced beef
4 potato
1 onion
1/2 carrot
8 green beans
150 grams SHIRATAKI noodles
2 tablespoons salad oil
5 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons MIRIN (Japanese sweet sake)

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["To prepare the DASHI soup stock, Soak Konbu in the water for about 30 minutes.Place the pot on row to medium heat. Right before the water boils, remove the konbu. Turn off the heat, and add Katsuobushi. Let it set until Katsuobushi sink. Strain the stock through a strainer with a paper towel.", "To prepare the SHIRATAKI, Rinse and drain well. And Boil for 3 minutes, drain and cut into easy to eat length. Set aside.", "In a Large Pot, Stir-fry the beef with salad oil until no longer red. Add Potato, Carrot, Onion and Stir-fry until translucent at the potato edges.", "Add the DASHI soup stock. Bring to a boil over low-medium heat. Skim off any foamy scum. Add Soy sauce, Sugar, MIRIN. Simmer for about 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.", "Add SHIRATAKI and Green beans. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
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Now it's ready to serve! but, NIKUJAGA tastes better the next day too!"]

713

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: DASHI soup stock, 400 milliliters water, 3 inch x 3 inch KONBU (Dried Kelp), a handfuls KATSUOBUSHI (bonito flakes), and more.

Yes, Nikujaga 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.

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Nikujaga

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