Satoimo are known as taro or coco yams. They are often simmered as nimono in Japanese cooking.
Japanese Vegetable Recipes
Japanese Vegetable Recipes
Ingredients:
- 16 - 20 small satoimo (taro)
- 1 1/4 cup dashi soup stock
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sake
Preparation:
Wash and peel satoimo/taro. Put them in a large pan and pour water to cover them. Bring to a boil and turn down the heat to medium. Boil for a couple more minutes. Drain and wash boiled satoimo in water. Put dashi soup stock, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake in a pan. Add satoimo in the soup. Put a drop-lid or a sheet of aluminium foil on satoimo and cover with lid. Brind to a boil. Turn down the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minute until softened. Remove the lids and reduce some liquid, lighly shaking the pan on medium heat.*Makes 4 servings
Guide's Response to User Review
"Thank you for the review comments about the recipe needing more instructions. I have updated the recipe." -Setsuko Yoshizuka, Your Guide to Japanese Cuisine
