Meat and Potatoes in Broth (Niku Jaga)

Ingredients

• 200 gBeef
• 320 gPotato
• 150 gOnion
• 360 mlWater
• 30 mlMirin
• 45 mlSoy sauce
• 25 gSugar
• 5 gGinger
• 100 gShirataki noodles

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare

   • Peel (optional) and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Soak in cold water to remove excess starch.
   • Peel and slice the onion. Prepare the slice of ginger.
   • Rinse the shirataki noodles briefly under running water and drain.
2. 2

   Make the broth

   • Combine mirin, soy sauce, sugar, the ginger slice and the sliced beef in a saucepan.
   • Bring to a light boil and simmer 2–3 minutes so the beef takes on flavor.
   • Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
3. 3

   Cook

   • Add the potatoes, sliced onion and 360 ml water to the pan and bring to a boil.
   • Simmer uncovered until the liquid is reduced to about one third and the potatoes are tender (about 15–20 minutes).
   • Return the beef to the pan, add the shirataki noodles and simmer about 5 more minutes to combine flavors.
   • Remove the ginger slice, adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.