Japanese Pork and Potatoes (Nikujaga)
Japanese pork and potatoes is an easy dish to prepare. Japanese pork and potatoes is a one-pot meal that requires minimal attention after the initial prep.
Ingredients
- 4 Large potatoes
- 1 onion
- 1-2 " carrot
- 7 Ounces thinly sliced pork
- 3 Cups water
- 5 Tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
Optional
Directions
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Step 1
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| Peel and quarter the potatoes. Soak the quartered potatoes in cold water. |
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Step 2
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| While the potatoes are soaking, thinly slice the onion and julienne the carrot. |
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Step 3
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| Drain the potatoes. Bring the potatoes, water, sugar, mirin, and soy sauce to a boil. |
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Step 4
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| Once boiling, add the pork. Spoon off any foam that forms on the surface. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and soy-sauce colored. Stir in the onion and cook 2-3 minutes. |
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Step 5
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| Add the carrot, stir briefly, and remove from heat. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped boiled green beans. Serve. |
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