Chikuzen-ni

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Chikuzen-ni

Recipe by Bernie Torras
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Course: Soups and brothsCuisine: JapaneseDifficulty: Media
Rations

2

rations
Preparation time

15

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

440

kcal
Total time

45

minutes

Embark on a delicious culinary journey with this exquisite chikuzen-ni recipe, a traditional Japanese dish full of flavor and varied textures. As you prepare this delicious combination of chicken, vegetables and dashi broth, let the vibrant harmonies of modern Japanese music flood your kitchen, inspiring you to create a dish full of authenticity and flavor. Feel how the fusion of ingredients and sounds transport you to the heart of Japan, in a unique experience that will leave you wanting to explore even more of Japan's rich gastronomy. Cook to the rhythm of Japan!

Modo cocción

Mantén encendida la pantalla de tu dispositivo mientras cocinas

Ingredientes

  • 2 boneless chicken thighs

  • 2 carrots

  • 6 slices of renkon (lotus root)

  • 1/4 of konnyaku

  • 8 snow peas

  • 600 ml from dashi broth

  • 4 tablespoons of sugar

  • 40 ml of mirin

  • 60 ml soy sauce

  • vegetable oil

Pasos

  • Slice the konnyaku, boil for 2-3 minutes, drain and set aside.
  • Clean the snow peas, cook them al dente, drain and cool quickly and set aside.
  • Cut the chicken into pieces of approximately 20 grams and set aside.
  • Cut the carrots and set aside.
  • Cut the renkin slices and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the chicken and konnyaku. When the meat begins to soften add the carrot. Add the renkon slices, turn a few times and cover the ingredients with the dashi.
  • When the dashi starts to boil, add the sugar and mirin and lower the heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, add half of the soy sauce and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the rest of the soy sauce, cook for another 5 minutes and before serving, heat the snow peas in the pot.
  • Plate and serve.

Notas

  • The konnyaku is a curd with calcio
  • Sugar should be added little by little and taste until you find the point you like best.

Información nutricional (por ración)*

  • Serving Size: 425g
  • Calories: 440kcal
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg
  • Sodium: 1550mg
  • Potassium: 700mg
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Vitamin A: 5500IU
  • Vitamin C: 15mg
  • Calcium: 50mg
  • Iron: 2mg
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Key points of the recipe

  1. Preparation of ingredients: Before you start cooking, be sure to chop and boil the konnyaku, cook the snow peas al dente, and chop the chicken, carrots and renkon as indicated in the recipe. This will facilitate the cooking process and ensure that all ingredients are ready to be added at the right time.
  2. Fire control and cooking times: It is crucial to keep the heat low after adding the sugar and mirin to the boiling dashi. Simmer for the specified times to allow the flavors to blend well without the ingredients falling apart or overcooking.
  3. Flavor adjustment: Add the sugar a little at a time and taste the broth before adding the soy sauce. This will allow you to adjust the flavor to your taste, finding the perfect balance between sweet and salty that characterizes chikuzen-ni.

Pairing with wine

For Chikuzen-ni, a traditional Japanese dish with chicken, vegetables and dashi broth, it would be appropriate to pair it with a white wine that has good acidity and a rather complex flavor profile. A Chardonnay aged in California or Burgundy oak would be an excellent choice. The oak aging gives the wine notes of vanilla and butter that complement the flavor of the chicken, while the acidity balances the richness of the dashi stock and soy sauce.

Another option would be a German Riesling from the Moselle region or a Gewürztraminer from Alsace. These wines have a refreshing acidity and floral and fruity notes that harmonize well with the ingredients of Chikuzen-ni, especially carrots and snow peas.

Beer pairing

As for beers, an amber ale or Amber Ale would be a good choice to accompany the Chikuzen-ni. Amber beers have a balance between the sweetness of the malts and the bitterness of the hops, making them ideal for complementing the flavors of the dish. Its caramel, nutty and toasted notes enhance the flavor of the chicken and balance the richness of the dashi broth and soy sauce.

You could also opt for a Japanese beer such as an Asahi Super Dry or a Sapporo Premium Lager. These lagers have a clean, refreshing flavor profile that does not overwhelm the subtle, complex flavors of Chikuzen-ni. The carbonation in these beers also helps to balance the richness of the broth and cleanse the palate.

Careful!

Typical allergens

Good thing it’s allergen-free!

* In Puchero MIX we inform you about the most typical allergens in this dish. However, we recommend that you ask all diners if they have any specific food allergies. In addition, we recommend checking the labels of all individual ingredients to ensure that they do not contain traces of other allergens, as conditions may vary by producer or manufacturer.

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Bernie Torras
Una vez fui cocinero, y entre fogones aprendí que la cocina no solo se trata de recetas, sino de historias. Con años de experiencia en escuelas de prestigio y más de una quemadura en varios restaurantes, hoy traduzco todo ese sabor a palabras. Porque cocinar es algo más que mezclar ingredientes; es crear momentos y recuerdos para tu mesa, con pasión y precisión, como una buena receta.
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