Cream Stew – Japanese Youshoku Comfort Food

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 1
Yummy Cream Stew perfect for a cozy dinner
in Japanese Youshoku

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups chicken meat ( leftover cooked chicken or turkey ) or 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast , cut up in 1 inch chunks
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons oil ( to cook uncooked chicken )
1 bag frozen stew vegetables ( or 1 1/2 cups hard vegetables , cut up in 1 inch chunks , potato , carrot , and onion are traditional )
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons rice flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bag cut green beans or ( 10 ounce ) bag sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
372
Sugar
5g
Fat
18g
Cream Stew is a popular dish in Japan that has its roots in the Western-style cuisine, known as Youshoku. The stew is made by cooking chicken meat and stew vegetables in a chicken broth and then adding a creamy mixture of milk, butter, and sour cream to make it thick and luscious. The dish is then seasoned with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors. Cream Stew is commonly enjoyed as a cozy and easy-to-prepare dinner in Japan with rice or bread. It can be made with leftover chicken, making it a great way to use up food and avoid waste.

Instructions

1.Season the chicken meat with salt and pepper.
2.Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
3.Add the frozen stew vegetables or the hard vegetables to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
4.Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
5.In a separate pan, melt the butter and add the rice flour. Cook until it becomes thick and bubbly.
6.Add the milk, salt, and black pepper to the butter mixture and whisk until it becomes smooth.
7.Add the green beans or sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8.Add the butter mixture to the pot and mix until everything is well combined.
9.Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream.
10.Serve hot with rice or bread.

PROS

Cream Stew is a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter night.

It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.

The stew vegetables provide a healthy mix of nutrients, and the sour cream adds a creamy and tangy flavor to the dish.

CONS

It’s not a low-calorie dish and can be high in fat if not made with low-fat options.

This recipe can’t be made vegan due to its inclusion of chicken stock and meat.

The dish may not be everyone’s favorite as it has a creamy texture and flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cream Stew is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals due to the chicken meat and vegetables included.
The dish is a great comfort food that can help reduce stress levels and boost mood.

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