niku-jaga (japanese beef stew)
My husband and I hosted many foreign students over the years. We always loved to have them cook for us. It gave them a chance to share their culture and for us to take a culinary trip without leaving home. A favorite of ours in Niku-Jaga which Naoki Sekiya made for us. We have remained in contact with Naoki for over 20 years.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 pound thinly sliced raw beef, cut into 1 1/2 inch squares
- 4 medium white potatoes, peeled, in large cubes
- 2 medium onions, peeled, and cut into this semicircles
- 4 teaspoons canola oil
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup sake or dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
How To Make niku-jaga (japanese beef stew)
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Step 1Saute` beef in 2 teaspoons oil for 2 minutes or until browned, then remove from pan along with any meat juices.
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Step 2Add 2 teaspoons more oil to pan along with the potatoes and onions; saute` 2 minutes until onions get separated.
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Step 3Add water, sake, and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook loosely covered until potatoes re half done. Add soy sauce and the beef along with any juices; bring to a boil again and cook loosely covered until potatoes are quite tender (15 minutes). Serve hot.
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Step 4I suggest if you do not use Sake you add 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger along with the soy sauce to give it extra flavor.
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