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vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom\">STEPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list vk_block-margin-0--margin-top\">\n<li>Prep the vegetables: Peel the 4.5 potatoes, 1 carrot, and 1 onion, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat the oil: Turn on the stove, heat a frying pan, and add the 1 tablespoons salad oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook the beef: Once the pan is hot, add the 250 grams thinly sliced beef and cook until browned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the mentsuyu: Once the beef is cooked through, pour in the 100 milliliters mentsuyu (2x concentrated).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the vegetables: Toss the beef so it's well coated in the mentsuyu, then push it to the side of the pan and add in the vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add water: Pour in the 400 milliliters water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simmer: Cover with a sheet of cooking paper as a drop lid (otoshibuta-style) and simmer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cool and serve: Let the dish cool for a little while before serving \u2014 this helps the vegetables soak up more flavour.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"01 Ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The veggies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies-1024x576.png\" alt=\"02 cut the veggies\" class=\"wp-image-594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cut the veggies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil-1024x576.png\" alt=\"04 salad oil\" class=\"wp-image-596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Salad oil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef-1024x576.png\" alt=\"05 saute the beef\" class=\"wp-image-597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saut\u00e9 the beef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu-1024x576.png\" alt=\"06 add the mentsuyu\" class=\"wp-image-586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add the mentsuyu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies-1024x576.png\" alt=\"07 add the veggies\" class=\"wp-image-587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add the potato, carrot, and onion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water-1024x576.png\" alt=\"08 add water\" class=\"wp-image-588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add 400ml of water<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid-1024x576.png\" alt=\"09 cooking paper lid\" class=\"wp-image-589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cover with a cooking paper lid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later-1024x576.png\" alt=\"10 15 minutes later\" class=\"wp-image-590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">15 minutes later...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"notes\" class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom\">NOTES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A note on mentsuyu strength:<\/strong> mentsuyu comes in several concentrations \\u2014 straight (ready to use), 2x, 3x, and even 4x concentrated. This recipe uses 2x concentrated, so adjust your water amount if you're using a different strength (check the ratio printed on your bottle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A note on the meat:<\/strong> this recipe uses thinly sliced beef, which is the traditional choice for nikujaga, but thinly sliced pork works well too \\u2014 just swap it in if that's what you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why let it cool before serving?<\/strong> Letting the dish cool slightly after cooking actually helps the vegetables absorb more of the broth's flavour \\u2014 it's a small step, but it makes a real difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every mentsuyu brand has its own flavour profile, so feel free to add a splash of soy sauce at the end if you'd like a bolder taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"nikujaga is A classic Japanese comfort food.\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wxah5o-OQlA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This channel is run by a Japanese woman living in Japan, sharing a look at everyday Japanese food and culture. I hope it gives you some fun souvenir ideas and a few useful tips for everyday life along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>References : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamaki.co.jp\/recipe\/%E8%82%89%E3%81%98%E3%82%83%E3%81%8C-2\" title=\"\">yamaki-official-site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A classic Japanese comfort food \u2014 tender beef and vegetables simmered in a savoury-sweet broth. This shortcut version uses just one seasoning: mentsuyu. 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A classic Japanese comfort food \u2014 tender beef and vegetables simmered in a savoury-sweet broth. This shortcut version uses just one seasoning: mentsuyu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"11 — Nikujaga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNikujaga (Japanese beef and potato stew)<\/title>\n<style>\n body {\n font-family: -apple-system, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif;\n background: #faf8f5;\n color: #2c2c2a;\n margin: 0;\n padding: 24px;\n }\n .recipe-card {\n max-width: 480px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n background: #ffffff;\n border: 1px solid #e5e1d8;\n border-radius: 12px;\n padding: 24px;\n }\n .recipe-title {\n font-size: 20px;\n font-weight: 600;\n margin: 0 0 4px;\n }\n .recipe-desc {\n font-size: 14px;\n color: #6b6a66;\n margin: 0 0 20px;\n }\n .servings-row {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 12px;\n margin-bottom: 20px;\n padding-bottom: 16px;\n border-bottom: 1px solid #eeece6;\n }\n .servings-label {\n font-size: 14px;\n font-weight: 600;\n }\n .servings-btn {\n width: 32px;\n height: 32px;\n border-radius: 50%;\n border: 1px solid #d8d4c8;\n background: #fff;\n font-size: 18px;\n line-height: 1;\n cursor: pointer;\n }\n .servings-btn:hover { background: #f4f1ea; 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class=\"servings-btn\" id=\"decrease-btn\" aria-label=\"Decrease servings\">\u2212<\/button>\n <span class=\"servings-count\" id=\"servings-count\">4<\/span>\n <button class=\"servings-btn\" id=\"increase-btn\" aria-label=\"Increase servings\">+<\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n <ul class=\"ingredient-list\" id=\"ingredient-list\"><\/ul>\n\n <ol class=\"steps-list\" id=\"steps-list\"><\/ol>\n\n <div class=\"notes\" id=\"notes\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n\/* =========================================================================\n RECIPE DATA \u2014 Nikujaga (Japanese beef and potato stew)\n ========================================================================= *\/\n\nconst recipe = {\n baseServings: 4,\n ingredients: [\n { name: \"Potatoes\", amount: 4, unit: \"\" },\n { name: \"Carrot\", amount: 1, unit: \"\" },\n { name: \"Onion\", amount: 1, unit: \"\" },\n { name: \"Thinly sliced beef\", amount: 250, unit: \"g\" },\n { name: \"Salad oil\", amount: 1, unit: \"tbsp\" },\n { name: 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vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom\">STEPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list vk_block-margin-0--margin-top\">\n<li>Prep the vegetables: Peel the 4.5 potatoes, 1 carrot, and 1 onion, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat the oil: Turn on the stove, heat a frying pan, and add the 1 tablespoons salad oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook the beef: Once the pan is hot, add the 250 grams thinly sliced beef and cook until browned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the mentsuyu: Once the beef is cooked through, pour in the 100 milliliters mentsuyu (2x concentrated).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the vegetables: Toss the beef so it's well coated in the mentsuyu, then push it to the side of the pan and add in the vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add water: Pour in the 400 milliliters water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simmer: Cover with a sheet of cooking paper as a drop lid (otoshibuta-style) and simmer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cool and serve: Let the dish cool for a little while before serving \u2014 this helps the vegetables soak up more flavour.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"01 Ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01_Ingredients_2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The veggies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies-1024x576.png\" alt=\"02 cut the veggies\" class=\"wp-image-594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02_cut-the-veggies.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cut the veggies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil-1024x576.png\" alt=\"04 salad oil\" class=\"wp-image-596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04_salad-oil.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Salad oil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef-1024x576.png\" alt=\"05 saute the beef\" class=\"wp-image-597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05_saute-the-beef.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saut\u00e9 the beef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu-1024x576.png\" alt=\"06 add the mentsuyu\" class=\"wp-image-586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06_add-the-mentsuyu.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add the mentsuyu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies-1024x576.png\" alt=\"07 add the veggies\" class=\"wp-image-587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07_add-the-veggies.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add the potato, carrot, and onion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water-1024x576.png\" alt=\"08 add water\" class=\"wp-image-588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08_add-water.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add 400ml of water<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid-1024x576.png\" alt=\"09 cooking paper lid\" class=\"wp-image-589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09_cooking-paper-lid.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cover with a cooking paper lid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later-1024x576.png\" alt=\"10 15 minutes later\" class=\"wp-image-590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10_15-minutes-later.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">15 minutes later...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"notes\" class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom\">NOTES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A note on mentsuyu strength:<\/strong> mentsuyu comes in several concentrations \\u2014 straight (ready to use), 2x, 3x, and even 4x concentrated. This recipe uses 2x concentrated, so adjust your water amount if you're using a different strength (check the ratio printed on your bottle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A note on the meat:<\/strong> this recipe uses thinly sliced beef, which is the traditional choice for nikujaga, but thinly sliced pork works well too \\u2014 just swap it in if that's what you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why let it cool before serving?<\/strong> Letting the dish cool slightly after cooking actually helps the vegetables absorb more of the broth's flavour \\u2014 it's a small step, but it makes a real difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every mentsuyu brand has its own flavour profile, so feel free to add a splash of soy sauce at the end if you'd like a bolder taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"nikujaga is A classic Japanese comfort food.\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wxah5o-OQlA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This channel is run by a Japanese woman living in Japan, sharing a look at everyday Japanese food and culture. I hope it gives you some fun souvenir ideas and a few useful tips for everyday life along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>References : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamaki.co.jp\/recipe\/%E8%82%89%E3%81%98%E3%82%83%E3%81%8C-2\" title=\"\">yamaki-official-site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A classic Japanese comfort food \u2014 tender beef and vegetables simmered in a savoury-sweet broth. This shortcut version uses just one seasoning: mentsuyu. 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