How To Make Japanese Irish Stew - Recipe

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white bean puree

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

White bean puree maintains creaminess while reducing sodium.

sake

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar adds acidity without alcohol.

beef

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrition and flavor.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cubed beef and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in sake and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Add diced carrots and potatoes, stirring to combine.

In a separate bowl, mix miso paste with dashi and soy sauce until smooth.

Pour the miso mixture into the pot along with water, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 1.5-2 hours, until beef is tender and flavors meld.

Check seasoning and adjust if necessary before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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