A less spicy version of the ubiquitous South and Southeast Asian stew that we call curry but just as rich and delicious. Two things make it unique: curry roux and grated apple.
Cook time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Japanese chicken curry
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Japanese beef and potato stew (nikujaga)
Salty, sweet and full of umami richness, nikujaga is a delicious dish that you’re not likely to find in a restaurant.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Beef shigureni
Thinly sliced meat simmered in soy sauce, sake and mirin with ginger and sugar. A tasty and boldly flavored stew, the sauce of beef shigureni is a sweeter version of teriyaki with the subtle heat of ginger. Perfect with rice and egg.
Cook time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Cheese and kimchi ramen
Cook a pack of instant ramen, add mushrooms, pork slices and kimchi. Top with cheese slices and leave to melt. Transfer to a bowl, garnish with scallions and drop in a raw egg yolk.
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Japanese-style spinach and mushroom salad
A side dish of blanched spinach and sliced shiitake mushrooms tossed with ground roasted sesame seeds, dashi, Japanese soy sauce, mirin, sugar and sesame oil.
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people