Nikujaga, the recipe for veal and vegetables

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Nikujaga

Recipe by Bernie Torras
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Course: PrincipalCuisine: JapaneseDifficulty: Media
Rations

2

rations
Preparation time

26

minutes
Cooking time

38

minutes
Calories

150

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

4

minutes

Enjoy a delicious Japanese culinary adventure with this tasty beef and vegetable stir-fry recipe. Get ready to delight your senses with an exquisite combination of flavors and aromas while you immerse yourself in the charm of Japanese music from our playlist. There is no better way to celebrate the harmony between food and culture than by cooking this delicious recipe to the sound of inspiring tunes!

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Ingredientes

  • 150 g veal cut in very thin slices

  • 3 baking potatoes

  • 1 onion

  • 1/2 carrot

  • 6 snow peas

  • 300 ml of mineral water

  • 50 ml sake

  • 1 c/s sugar

  • 1 c/s mirin

  • 1 c/s soy sauce

  • Vegetable oil

Pasos

  • Peel, cut and soak the potatoes in water.
  • Peel, cut to ranguiri and reserve the carrot and onion.
  • Cook the snow peas al dente, cool quickly and set aside.
  • Cut the veal slices into pieces about 6 cm wide and set aside.
  • Heat a pot, add a little vegetable oil, sauté the potatoes and carrots. Add the onion and then the veal.
  • When the veal begins to soften, add the water and sake. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are done.
  • Add the sugar and mirin, cook for 10 minutes more. Add the soy sauce and cook for a few more minutes until only about half of the liquid remains.
  • Just before turning off the fire, put the snow peas in a pot to heat them.
  • Plate and serve.

Notas

Información nutricional (por ración)*

  • Serving Size: 375g
  • Calories: 150kcal
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Potassium: 1050mg
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Vitamin A: 3200IU
  • Vitamin C: 40mg
  • Calcium: 60mg
  • Iron: 3mg
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Key points of the recipe

  1. Cutting and preparation of ingredients: Be sure to cut the veal into very thin slices and the vegetables evenly so that they cook evenly. Soaking potatoes after cutting helps to remove excess starch and prevent browning.
  2. Controlling the heat and cooking times: It is crucial to sauté the vegetables first and then the veal before adding the liquids. Once the water and sake have been added, it is important to cook over low heat so that the vegetables soften and the meat cooks without hardening. Add the seasonings (sugar, mirin, soy sauce) at the right time so that they are well integrated and reduce the liquid by half to concentrate the flavors.
  3. Add the snow peas at the end: The snow peas should be cooked al dente separately and added just before turning off the heat so that they warm up without losing their crunchy texture and vibrant color.

Pairing with wine

For Nikujaga, a Japanese dish of beef and sautéed vegetables, the ideal pairing would be with a medium-bodied red wine with good acidity. A Garnacha from Spain would be an excellent choice, as its fruity and spicy flavors complement well with the flavors of the veal and vegetables. The wine’s acidity helps balance the salty and slightly sweet taste of the soy sauce and mirin, while its medium body supports the texture and flavors of the meat and vegetables.

Beer pairing

As for beers, an amber or red beer would be a good choice to accompany the Nikujaga. These beers have a slightly sweet, toasty flavor profile that complements well with the saucy, slightly sweet flavors of the beef and vegetables. In addition, its moderate bitterness and carbonation help cleanse the palate between mouthfuls, making the dish more balanced and flavorful.

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 Nikujaga. The carbonation in these beers also helps to balance the richness of the dish 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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