Kinpira Sweet Potato (さつまいものきんぴら) is braised sweet potato seasoned with Soy Sauce and sugar, just like Kinpira Gobo or Kinpira Carrot. This is a great small side dish that goes very well with any kind of entree, fish or meat. Or make it as a snack to have with tea in the afternoon. Kinpira usually…
Kinpira Carrot is braised carrot in a sweet and salty sauce. Kinpira usually means Kinpira Gobo which is braised burdock root and carrot seasoned with Soy Sauce and sugar, but here we made it even more simplified with just carrot. This is another mom’s home cooking kind of dish rather than restaurant food. Because there…
Kinpira Gobo is a classic Japanese side dish made with burdock root and carrots braised in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce. More commonly found on the family dinner table than in restaurants, it’s a comforting example of everyday Japanese home cooking. The name Kinpira is said to come from a legendary strongman, reflecting the…