🍲 Meat and Potatoes in Broth (Niku Jaga)

Ingredients

• 200 g (7.1 oz) sliced beef
• 4 small potatoes (red potatoes recommended)
• 1 white onion, sliced
• 1½ cups water
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 slice of ginger
• 100 g (3.53 oz) shirataki noodles

Method

1. Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Set aside to soak in cold water.
2. Combine mirin, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and beef in a saucepan. Boil lightly for 2–3 minutes.
3. Remove beef from pan. Add potatoes, sliced onion, and water. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer uncovered until the broth reduces to about ⅓ by volume.
5. Replace beef in pan, add shirataki noodles, and simmer for roughly 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and serve.