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Tender Simmered New Potatoes (Nikkorugashi)

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These sweet and savory simmered new potatoes get even more delicious as they sit! The flavors soak in beautifully over time. ♪

Ingredients

3 servings
  • New potatoes (3-4 cm diameter)8-10
  • Sugar2.5 tbsp
  • Soy sauce2 tbsp
  • Mirin1 tbsp
  • Sake1 tbsp
  • Oil1 tbsp
  • Salta pinch
Allergens
soybean

Directions

25 min
  1. 1

    Wash 8-10 new potatoes thoroughly without peeling. Cut them in half and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pot and add the new potatoes. Stir until the oil coats everything, then sprinkle a pinch of salt. Continue stir-frying until the edges of the potatoes are lightly browned.

  3. 3

    Add 2.5 tbsp sugar and stir-fry until it dissolves and becomes glossy.

  4. 4

    Add 1 tbsp sake, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp mirin. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Once the potatoes are tender and the flavors are fully absorbed, transfer to a serving dish and enjoy.

Tips

Use low heat throughout cooking to prevent burning. For even better flavor, prepare this dish in the afternoon and reheat it for dinner—the flavors will deepen beautifully.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories173 kcal
  • Protein2.5 g
  • Fat4.8 g
  • Carbs30 g
  • Sodium1.1 g