Simmered Taro (Satoimo no Nimono)

Name: Simmered Taro (Satoimo no Nimono)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 10 taro (satoimo) (1¾ lb, 800 g); ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 2 tsp neutral oil; For the Seasonings:; 1¼ cups dashi (Japanese soup stock) (use standard Awase Dashi, dashi packet or powder, or Vegan Dashi); 3 Tbsp sake; 2 Tbsp sugar; 2 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp mirin; For the Garnish:; yuzu peel (or julienned lemon peel; optional)

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

50m

This Simmered Taro (Satoimo no Nimono) recipe features tender taro simmered in a savory and slightly sweet broth, garnished with yuzu peel for a citrusy touch. A traditional Japanese dish, the taro is simmered in dashi, sake, sugar, soy sauce, and mirin for a delightful umami flavor.

Nimono

Simmered Dish

Taro