dinner · dairy-free
Chikuzenni (simmered chicken & root vegetables)
Chicken braised with lotus root, burdock, carrot, taro, konnyaku and shiitake in sweet dashi—a New Year and family staple.
- Time
- 50min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains wheat, soy and fish.
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Method
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1
Brown chicken in oil, add konnyaku and root vegetables and stir-fry 2 minutes.
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2
Add shiitake, dashi, sake and sugar; simmer under a drop lid 10 minutes.
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3
Add soy and mirin and simmer until vegetables are tender and the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F), 15 minutes.
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4
Uncover and toss until the liquid is reduced and glossy.
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5
Garnish with snow peas.
