Comforting Savory Nikujaga with Sliced Pork

A budget-friendly classic dish where the sweetness of the sliced pork fat blends into the potatoes. Using a drop lid helps the flavors soak in deeply in a short amount of time.

Cooking Time 35 min
Calories 360 kcal (1 serving)
Published September 6, 2026
Servings 2 servings
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Taste satisfaction

Satisfied

How easy it was

Easy

Would cook again?

Yes

Did they arrange it?

No

Recommended moments

Weekday dinner

Cooking impression

Original language : Japanese

牛肉が無かったので豚肉に変更しました。 切って煮込むだけ。

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Cooking Steps

  1. 1

    Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and soak them in water for about 5 minutes, then drain. Cut the onion into 1cm wide wedges and chop the carrots into irregular bite-sized pieces. Cut large pork pieces into easy-to-eat sizes.

    Advice : Soaking potatoes in water removes excess starch and helps them hold their shape during cooking.

    Soaking in water 5 min
    Ingredients
    Potatoes 300g
    Onion 100g
    Carrot 70g
    Sliced pork 150g
  2. 2

    Cut the shirataki noodles into bite-sized lengths and boil in boiling water for about 1 minute to remove bitterness, then drain in a colander.

    Advice : If you use pre-processed shirataki, just washing it with water is fine.

    Boiling 1 min
    Ingredients
    Shirataki noodles 100g
  3. 3

    Heat salad oil in a pot and sauté the pork. Once the color of the meat changes, add potatoes, onions, and carrots, and sauté until everything is coated in oil.

    Advice : Sautéing the vegetables well allows the flavor of the pork fat to transfer to the vegetables, making it more delicious.

    Ingredients
    Salad oil 1 tbsp
    Sliced pork 150g
    Potatoes 300g
    Onion 100g
    Carrot 70g
  4. 4

    Add water, granulated dashi, shirataki, sugar, sake, mirin, and soy sauce. Skim off any foam once it boils. Cover with a drop lid and simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

    Advice : Letting it cool down once after turning off the heat allows the flavors to penetrate to the core of the ingredients.

    Simmering 15 min
    Ingredients
    Water 200ml
    Granulated dashi 1/2 tsp
    Shirataki noodles 100g
    Sugar 1.5 tbsp
    Sake 1.5 tbsp
    Mirin 1.5 tbsp
    Soy sauce 2 tbsp

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