Tokyo-Style Braised Chuck Roast Linguine with Iceberg Lettuce Goma Ae
Savor the bold flavors of Japan with this innovative dish, featuring tender braised chuck roast, springy linguine, and crisp iceberg lettuce, all tied together with a rich goma ae sauce. The combination of soy, sake, and mirin creates a depth of flavor that will leave you wanting more. This unique fusion of East meets West is sure to delight your taste buds.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- japanese
- slot-machine-generated
- chuck roast
- iceberg lettuce
- linguine
Ingredients
- 1.5lbschuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 8ozslinguine, none
- 2headsiceberg lettuce, leaves separated
- 2tbspssesame oil, none
- 1/4cupsoy sauce, none
- 1/4cupsake, none
- 2tbspsmirin, none
- 1tbspgrated ginger, freshly grated
- 2clovesgarlic, minced
- 1tbspsesame seeds, none
- 1/2cupgoma ae sauce, store-bought or homemade
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
32g
64% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 4g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Heat sesame oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast chunks until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the browned meat from the pot and set aside.
5mmedium-high heat - 2
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
1mmedium heat - 3
Add the soy sauce, sake, and mirin to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
10mlow heat - 4
Return the browned chuck roast to the pot and continue to braise for 10-12 minutes, or until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
10mlow heat - 5
While the chuck roast is braising, cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
8mboiling - 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the goma ae sauce and sesame seeds. Set aside.
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To assemble the dish, divide the cooked linguine among four plates. Slice the braised chuck roast into thin strips and place on top of the linguine. Drizzle the goma ae sauce over the meat and linguine.
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Finally, arrange a few leaves of iceberg lettuce on top of each plate and serve immediately.
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