“Nimono” is the Japanese word for food that is boiled and seasoned. The taste is very mild and the aroma reminds me of the way my childhood home used to smell when I got home from school. Enjoy!
Yield: 2 servings
Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 daikon (about 1 lb, cut into 2″ thick half circles)
- 1/3 lb boneless thigh chicken
- 1/3 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 konnyaku (1/4 lb)
- 1/4 cup green onion (chopped)
Preparation
- Mix all spices in a bowl (soy sauce, sake, mirin, hondashi and sugar).
- Boil konnyaku for 3 minutes, strain, and set aside.
- Add 3 cups of water and daikon in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove daikon, set aside, then add chicken and boil for 5 minutes. Skim the top
- Add mixed spices, stir then add daikon, konnyaku, and carrot, cover with lid, and cook for 20 minutes over medium heat.
- Add green onions and serve.


















Konnyaku is elephant ear yam. You can get it in cake form or noodles. It is also called shirataki.
i made this recipe now and it tastes really good. thanks a lot (^_^)
what is knnyaku
The reason for boiling the konnyaku is to remove the harsh taste and any unpleasant odors. However, if you want to use potatoes instead, boil them with the daikon.
Thanks a lot for sharing such great and easy recipe. You’re the best!
Thankyou, i have been looking for this recipe for a few months now, after my friend made it whilst i was at her house! it is slightly different but seems perfect! Oh, yeah, with konnyaku, if i substitute it with potatoes, do i still boil it for only 3 minutes???
Looks good I am going to make it now!