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Nikujaga

Yuki Ohtani
Yuki Ohtani @yuki_japanesefood
California, USA

Nikujaga is a traditional Japanese home-cooked dish made with thinly sliced beef, potatoes, and vegetables simmered in a sweet-savory soy-based sauce. It’s simple, comforting, and full of nostalgic flavors.

Nikujaga is a traditional Japanese home-cooked dish made with thinly sliced beef, potatoes, and vegetables simmered in a sweet-savory soy-based sauce. It’s simple, comforting, and full of nostalgic flavors.

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Nikujaga

Yuki Ohtani
Yuki Ohtani @yuki_japanesefood
California, USA

Nikujaga is a traditional Japanese home-cooked dish made with thinly sliced beef, potatoes, and vegetables simmered in a sweet-savory soy-based sauce. It’s simple, comforting, and full of nostalgic flavors.

Nikujaga is a traditional Japanese home-cooked dish made with thinly sliced beef, potatoes, and vegetables simmered in a sweet-savory soy-based sauce. It’s simple, comforting, and full of nostalgic flavors.

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Ingredients

30min
2-4 people
  1. 200 gThinly sliced beef
  2. 1Potato
  3. 2-3Carrots
  4. 1onion
  5. Sauce
  6. ★1 cup water
  7. ★2 tbsp Soy sauce
  8. ★2 tbsp Sake
  9. ★2 tbsp Mirin
  10. ★1 tbsp Sugar
  11. ★1 tsp Dashi
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30min
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pot and cook the sliced beef.
    Use chopsticks or tongs to gently shake and separate the meat.
    Tip: Thinly sliced beef works best!

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  2. 2

    Add potatoes, carrots, and onions. Lightly stir-fry until the edges are coated in oil. While cooking vegetables, mix all sauce★ ingredients in a bowl,

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  3. 3

    After cooking the vegetables for 5 minutes, pour the sauce into the pot. Cover with a lid or place a parchment paper lid (otoshibuta) directly on top of the food. Simmer for 20–25 minutes over medium heat

  4. 4

    Gently stir occasionally, being careful not to break the potatoes.
    Once the veggies are tender and the sauce is reduced, it's ready.

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Yuki Ohtani
Yuki Ohtani @yuki_japanesefood
on March 23, 2025 02:06
California, USA
Hi, I'm a Japanese mom in the US and raising two kids (7&5)🇯🇵🇺🇸 Authentic Japanese Home-cooked recipes ❤️Dinner always comes around fast between school, activities, and daily chaos. Cooking isn’t my favorite, but you know I have to do it. I focus on meals that are easy, healthy, and delicious. I believe in the power of simple, consistent meals—eating healthy only makes a difference if it’s doable daily. For other busy moms, I’m sharing easy Japanese recipes that fit right into our American family life 🫶❤️Instagrum@yuki_ohtani_Tiktok@
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