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Satoimo no nikkorogashi
Glazed simmered taro
Satoimo no nikkorogashi (里芋の煮っころがし): small taro potatoes rolled and simmered until glazed in sweet soy
Satoimo, small hairy taro, are dug in autumn across the farmland of Chiba and Saitama, and nikkorogashi, "simmered and rolled", is the most homely way to eat them: the peeled taro are simmered in a little dashi, sugar and soy, then rolled around the pan as the liquid boils down until each one is coated in a sticky, glossy glaze. The inside stays creamy and slightly slippery. This version uses vegetarian kombu-shiitake dashi. A portion is about 130 kcal. The common mistake is not rinsing off the sliminess after peeling, which makes the sauce gloopy; rub them with salt and rinse well. Chef's tip: peel taro with dry hands, or wear gloves; the raw sap can make skin itch.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
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Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Cut large 1 ⅛ lb satoimo (small taro) in half so all the pieces are about 3–4 cm. Rub with 1 tsp salt in a bowl for 1 minute, then rinse well under cold water until the surface no longer feels slimy.
3 minStep 2: Put the taro in a pan, cover with water, bring to the boil and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse again.
5 minStep 3: Return to the pan with 1 ¼ cups water, ⅛ oz kombu, 1 dried shiitake mushroom, 1 ½ tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp mirin. Bring to the boil, then lay a small lid or baking paper on the surface and simmer on a low heat for 10 minutes. Remove the kombu and shiitake.
10 minStep 5: Take off the lid, turn the heat to medium and shake and roll the taro around the pan for 2–3 minutes, until the liquid has boiled down to a sticky glaze that coats them.
3 minStep 6: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 130 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbs
- 26 g
- Fat
- 1 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does satoimo no nikkorogashi take?
- About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- What can I use instead of dried shiitake mushroom?
- Aubergine, diced, same weight.
- What can I use instead of sugar?
- Caster sugar, same amount.
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