Okara Simmered with Lots of Vegetables Recipe

Name: Okara Simmered with Lots of Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Okara (unohana); 200 grams Ground pork; 1/2 Carrot; 1/2 Burdock root; 1 Green onion or scallion; 3 tbsp Sugar; 200 ml Water; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Mirin; 1 tsp Dashi stock granules

Servings: persons

1
Cut the burdock root into long, thin shavings and soak in water.
2
Julienne the carrot.
3
Mince the green part of the green onion.
4
Pour oil into a large frying pan or pot.
5
Stir-fry the ground meat.
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(If the pan is too small, it will be very hard to mix when other ingredients are added!)
7
When it's mostly heated through, add the vegetables and sugar and quickly stir-fry.
8
Once the vegetables become slightly tender, add the water and seasonings.
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After it comes to a boil, let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the okara.
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Spread it evenly in the pan and mix vigorously.
12
I got carried away and made double the amount--it was really hard to mix.
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All done!
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When you taste it at first, the flavor may be a little bland, but let it sit for awhile and the flavors will absorb and it'll turn out perfectly!
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If there's not enough liquid, making it hard to mix, add water to adjust.
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If you want to add more seasonings, mix with water first and then add them.

196

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams Okara (unohana), 200 grams Ground pork, 1/2 Carrot, 1/2 Burdock root, and more.

Yes, Okara Simmered with Lots of Vegetables 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!

Okara Simmered with Lots of Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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