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Simmered Beef with Ginger (Shigureni)
Simmered Beef with Ginger (Shigureni) features thinly sliced beef gently cooked in a blend of sake, mirin, soy sauce, and ginger. The method slowly dissolves the beef fat into the savory-sweet simmering liquid, creating a richly flavored dish with a tender texture. The julienned ginger adds a sharp, aromatic note that balances the meatiness. This dish is ideal as a flavorful main or a topping for rice and can be prepared in advance and stored for convenience.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
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Calories:
319 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 knob ginger (1 inch, 2.5 cm)
- ½ lb beef chuck or slice your own meat, thinly sliced, or ribeye as alternative
For the Seasonings
- 2 Tbsp sake
- 2 Tbsp mirin (or substitute with 2 tsp sugar + 2 Tbsp water)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar (optional; adjust according to your liking)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
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To Prepare the Ingredients
- Peel and slice 1 knob ginger. Then cut into julienned pieces.
- Follow this tutorial to thinly slice the meat, if needed. Cut ½ lb thinly sliced beef (chuck or ribeye) into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces.
To Cook
- In a medium saucepan, add 2 Tbsp sake, 2 Tbsp mirin, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sugar.
- Add the julienned ginger and bring it to a simmer.
- Add the meat and separate it with chopsticks. After 3 minutes or so, the fat from the meat will melt and become part of the sauce.
- Simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes until the cooking liquid is almost gone.
- Once you can see the bottom of the saucepan, transfer to a plate and serve. You can garnish with julienned ginger. If you plan to serve it later, transfer to an airtight container and let it cool completely.
To Store
- You can keep in the refrigerator up to 4–5 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
1020mg
(43%)
Potassium
337mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 (as
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1020mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.