Kinpira

Kinpira

Anyone who is Japanese knows ‘Kinpira’. It is a simple traditional style of Japanese cooking which is such a part of family life that many of us will use our Grandma’s original Kinpira recipe, and it is even served in school dinners!

Prep: 10 mins  |  Cook: 10 mins  |  Total: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of ‘DRIED KONYAKU’
  • 60g of Celeriac, cut into long thin strips
  • 40g of Carrot, cut into long thin strips
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • A pinch of Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Mirin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce (Tamari Soy Sauce for gluten free option)
  • 1/8 vegetable stock in 50ml water

Directions

  1. Prepare the ‘DRIED KONYAKU’ as instructed on the packet
  2. Mix the seasoning in a small bowl
  3. Stir fry Celeriac and Carrot in Sesame oil in a pan
  4. When the Celeriac and Carrot are heated through, add the Konyaku and seasoning
  5. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated
  6. Put the ingredients onto a plate and sprinkle Toasted Sesame Seeds on top
  7. Serve and enjoy!
  8. Celeriac, Carrot, Mange Tout, Shiitake mushrooms, Abura-age(Deep-fried tofu curd), Chilli, Grated Ginger and double amount of seasonings!