Ingredients

  • 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil, for searing
  • 1 lb beef chuck, cut in large cubes
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons sake or 3 tablespoons sherry wine
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • 2 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
  • 1 cup white pearl onion
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 -5 cups cooked white rice

Method

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil and sear beef chuck on all sides, then saute with onions, ginger and garlic.
  • Add a little water to deglaze the pan, then add more water until meat is just covered.
  • Add sugar, sake or sherry, soy sauce, mirin and sesame oil.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer until meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Add potatoes and pearl onions.
  • Return to a boil, remove lid and let cook at medium to medium-low heat until nearly all the liquid is absorbed and the potatoes turn a golden color.
  • A few minutes before serving, add peas.
  • Serve over rice.