Nikujaga

Description

Japanese beef and potato stew. Ofukuro no aji — Mom's cooking: This is a typical Japanese dish served at dinner. The main ingredients are russet potatoes, onions, and beef. The flavoring is based on soy sauce and sugar, very common for a Japanese dish. From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"

• Cooking time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 4 to 5 pieces each
• ⅓ lb beef, thinly sliced
• ⅔ lb yellow onions, sliced (about ⅓ inch wide)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 400 cc water (about 1½ cups)
• 3 tablespoons or more soy sauce (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons or more brown sugar (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons sake or white wine

Directions

1. Prepare vegetables as described above.
2. Heat a deep pan and add oil and beef.
3. Saute for a couple of minutes, then add onion and potato.
4. Continue sauteing for 3 minutes.
5. Add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sake or wine.
6. Bring to a simmer half covered.
7. Skim off any foam and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes until potatoes are done.