This Nikujaga Don recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is a simple Japanese-style dish that’s packed with flavour and nutrition. Perfect for kids who like to try new things, it’s made with tender beef, potatoes, carrots and shirataki noodles. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, this is a great starter recipe for young chefs and their families to enjoy. The sweetness of the dashi broth and the umami of the beef completes this nutritious and delicious dish perfect for toddlers.

General Information

• Servings: 3
• Keywords: Nikujaga-Don, Donburi, Japanese Food
• Calories: 500
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 62 g
• Fats: 10 g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 500 g potato (cut into 1 cm cube)
• 1 carrot (cut into thin batons)
• 2 onions (chopped finely)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 150 ml dashi stock
• 60 ml soy sauce
• 60 ml mirin
• 250 g pork (thinly sliced)

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large fry pan over medium heat.
2. Add the potato cubes and fry for 8 minutes.
3. Add the carrot batons and fry for another 5 minutes.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and the onions to the frypan and fry for 4 minutes.
5. Add the dashi stock, soy sauce and mirin to the pan and stir together.
6. Add the pork slices to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Serve the ingredients on top of cooked rice and sprinkle with white pepper.

Recommended Sides

• Green Salad
• Pickles
• Miso Soup

Enjoy your Nikujaga-Don with your family. With every bite, there’s sure to be fun, laughter and kusine (from the Japanese word for delicious). Bon appetit!