Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
200 g

Chicken breast

cut into bite size pieces

300 g

Kabocha Pumpkin

cut into bite size pieces

200 g

Daikon radish

cut into bite size pieces

1 tbsp

Sugar

to taste

30 ml

Vinegar

50 ml

Soy sauce

50 ml

Honey

50 ml

Sake

100 ml

Water

2 tsp

Olive oil

Step 1
~3 min

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat a pot with 2 tsp of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Stir-fry the chicken until lightly browned, season with salt.

Step 4
~3 min

Cut the pumpkin and daikon radish into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5
~3 min

Microwave pumpkin and daikon for 2 minutes on 600W or until slightly soft.

Step 6
~3 min

Add the pumpkin and daikon to the pot with the chicken.

Step 7
~3 min

Once chicken is nearly cooked, add vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sake, and water to the pot.

Step 8
~3 min

Cover the pot and simmer over low to medium heat for about 15 minutes.

Step 9
~3 min

Occasionally shake the pot to mix and prevent burning.

Step 10
~3 min

When the sauce has almost evaporated and all ingredients are cooked through, sprinkle in the sugar and shake to combine.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.

If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more water.

Serve over rice or noodles.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot over rice.

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso soup
Pickled vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, often made at home.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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