How to make Chikuzenni, a local Japanese dish 👩‍🍳

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: oyster mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more affordable and widely available.

burdock root

🥗Healthier: jicama

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots are more common and can add sweetness.

lotus root

🥗Healthier: daikon radish

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Potatoes are easier to find and less expensive.

konnyaku

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Remove the top of the shiitake mushroom and cut in half.

Peel the carrots, cut them in half, and roughly chop them.

Process the lotus root in the same way as the carrots.

Scrape the skin off the burdock root with the back of a knife, cut into pieces of appropriate size, and soak in water.

Cut the konnyaku into appropriate size pieces with a spoon and soak in hot water.

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Add a little oil to a frying pan, add the lotus root, carrots, and burdock root, and fry for about 3 minutes over medium-low heat.

Add the chicken thighs and sear the surface.

Add soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and water to the pan and simmer for about 1 minute.

Add the shiitake mushrooms and konnyaku, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove the dropper lid and simmer for 1 minute while stirring until the mixture is incorporated.

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