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Finished japanese mounjaro recipe on wooden table with natural lighting

Authentic Japanese Mounjaro Recipe


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  • Author: John
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Authentic Japanese mounjaro recipe with traditional flavors and cooking techniques. This classic Japanese lunch dish features chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and perfectly seasoned rice.


Ingredients

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2 cups short-grain white rice

8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced

1 lb boneless chicken thigh, diced

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons mirin

2 tablespoons sake

2 cups dashi stock

4 green onions, chopped

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 nori sheets, shredded

1/2 cup pickled vegetables


Instructions

1. Rinse rice until water runs clear, then cook according to package directions

2. Heat sesame oil in large skillet over medium-high heat

3. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes

4. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes

5. Pour in soy sauce, mirin, and sake, stirring to combine

6. Add dashi stock and bring to gentle simmer

7. Reduce heat and simmer 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through

8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce if needed

9. Serve over cooked rice in individual bowls

10. Garnish with chopped green onions and shredded nori

11. Serve with pickled vegetables on the side

12. Enjoy immediately while hot with chopsticks

Notes

Use short-grain Japanese rice for authentic texture

Fresh shiitake mushrooms provide best flavor and texture

Chicken thigh is preferred over breast for tenderness

Quality soy sauce makes significant difference in taste

Dashi can be made fresh or use high-quality instant powder

Adjust liquid amounts based on preferred consistency

Garnish with seasonal vegetables for variety

Serve immediately for best temperature and texture

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 785mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg