The Ultimate Nikujaga Cookbook warms your palate with the flavors of Nikujaga, that dear meat and potato stew in Japan. This encyclopedia for Nikujaga is a travelogue in itself through that heartwarming dish that is most characteristically Japanese home-cooking. Traditionalists who prefer the old soy-sauce-meaning flavor of the stew and others who could enjoy widening their culinary horizons with modern twists will relish pages upon pages of reading and culinary experience. Inside, it provides step-by-step instructions for achieving Nikujaga: from selecting the appropriate meat to getting the finer points of achieving the balance of umami. You can find both traditional beef and pork Nikujaga, healthier versions, vegetarian adaptations, and some hybrid twists of this comforting cuisine. In addition, there are knowledgeable suggestions for selecting the betters soy sauce, dashi broth, and sake to enhance Nikujaga's taste. With instructions that are crystal clear and stunning photographs, this easy and straightforward manual makes it possible for you to create this classic Japanese dish right in your own home kitchen, regardless of whether you're an aspiring newbie or someone with well-honed cooking skills. Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of Japanese comforts at home and impress loved ones with your skills at making Nikujaga.