Recipe: Kinpira

Kinpira is basically a style that boils down to “sauté and simmer” so naturally that’s all it is. In this one I used turnips and carrots but any root vegetables sliced thinly will do. This makes a really quick and tasty side dish and a nice way to sneak in some extra veggies.

Kinpira

AuthorMab

Yields4 Servings

 3 carrots, julienned
 2 turnips, julienned
 2 tbsp sesame seeds
 1 tbsp soy sauce
 oil
 salt

Directions
1

In a skillet or pan add a small coating of oil and add the turnips and carrots with a pinch of salt and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

2

Add enough water to just cover the bottom of the pan. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are almost cooked.

3

Add soy sauce, cover again, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Toss in the sesame seeds to serve.

Adapted from <a href="http://foodandspice.blogspot.com/2008/03/carrot-and-turnip-kinpira_4145.html">Food and Spice </a>

Ingredients

 3 carrots, julienned
 2 turnips, julienned
 2 tbsp sesame seeds
 1 tbsp soy sauce
 oil
 salt

Directions

Directions
1

In a skillet or pan add a small coating of oil and add the turnips and carrots with a pinch of salt and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

2

Add enough water to just cover the bottom of the pan. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are almost cooked.

3

Add soy sauce, cover again, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Toss in the sesame seeds to serve.

Kinpira

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