Beef Shigureni is a flavorful Japanese side dish that’s perfect for making ahead. Thinly sliced beef is simmered in a sweet and savory sauce with ginger until tender and richly seasoned. Because the flavors deepen over time, it tastes even better the next day.
Pork Shigureni may not be as popular as beef, but it is as tasty as Beef Shigureni, I think. The way you cut the meat changes the texture as well. Although you can use thinly sliced meat if you want, here I cut pork into thin strips. It is chunkier and gives a more substantial…
If you are tired of Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) or Umeboshi (pickled plum) Onigiri rice ball, try this one with a little twist. Beef Shigureni is seasoned strongly with soy sauce, sugar, and ginger, and goes very well with rice, therefore, it is perfect as an Onigiri filling!