How to make CHIKUZENNI || NEW YEAR RECIPE in Japan || 筑前煮

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.

Prepare the ingredients by cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces and slicing vegetables.

Soak shiitake mushrooms in warm water until rehydrated, then slice.

Peel and slice burdock root and lotus root into thin pieces.

Heat a pot over medium heat and add chicken, cooking until browned.

Add carrots, burdock root, lotus root, and konnyaku to the pot, stirring to combine.

Pour in dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar, stirring to mix well.

Add ginger slices and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add snow peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until bright green.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce or sugar as desired.

Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

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