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Easy Nikujaga Recipe: Shortcut Japanese Beef and Potato Stew (With Mentsuyu)
August 21, 2026
A classic Japanese comfort food — tender beef and vegetables simmered in a savoury-sweet broth. This shortcut version uses just one seasoning: mentsuyu. INGREDIENTS Nikujaga (Japanese beef and potato stew) Servings − 4 + STEPS NOTES A note on mentsuyu strength: mentsuyu comes in several concentrations \u2014 straight (ready to use), 2x, 3x, and even […]
How to Make Umeshu (Japanese Plum Wine)
June 3, 2026
Making umeshu at home is really straightforward. Here's everything you need. Homemade Umeshu (Japanese Plum Wine) A classic Japanese recipe with just three ingredients. The hardest part is waiting! 【Ingredients】 【step】 Can you swap rock sugar for granulated sugar? Technically yes, but I wouldn't recommend it. Granulated sugar dissolves too quickly, which causes the plum's […]