Potato and carrot kimpira recipe

Name: Recette Kimpira de pomme de terre et carotte
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 g de pomme de terre; 200 g de carotte; 1 cuil. à soupe d’huile de sésame; 2 cuil. à soupe de saké; 2 cuil. à soupe de sucre; 2 cuil. à soupe de sauce soja; Sésame blanc

Rated 5.0 stars by 3 users.
To leave a review, double-click on the star corresponding to your final rating!

Portion

4 portions

Preparation time

15 minutes

For a change from the famous Japanese recipe for "potato salada" (potato salad), here's a kimpira version!

Kimpira is a classic Japanese family recipe. Served as an appetizer or side dish, it goes wonderfully well with rice and can be stored in a cool place for several days.

It's a technique in which vegetables are sautéed and then simmered in a sweet and sour mixture with a little sesame.

Here is a recipe for potato and carrot kimpira.

A simple recipe that will bring a little freshness and color to your plate!

Clémence Sahuc

Image of Potato and carrot Kimpira recipe

Ingredients

200 g potatoes
200 g carrot
1 tbsp. sesame oil
2 tbsp. sake
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. soy sauce
White sesame

View basket (0) View basket

Instructions

Wash potatoes and carrots thoroughly. Peel them, then cut into julienne or thin sticks (about 5 cm long and 3-4 mm thick). The finer the pieces, the faster and more evenly they cook.
Heat the sesame oil in a frying pan or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until they begin to soften. Stir regularly to prevent sticking.
Pour the sake into the pan and stir well. Add the sugar and let it caramelize slightly before stirring in the soy sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the liquid is almost completely absorbed.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with white sesame seeds. Serve hot with white rice and other Japanese dishes for a balanced, tasty meal.

Recipe notes

Kimpira is traditionally made with "gobo", a vegetable similar to salsifi but much more fibrous. It can be found fresh in Japanese and sometimes Chinese grocery stores.

We've replaced it here with carrots, but you can also use firm potatoes, turnips or beetroot....

Kimpira is always served with plain rice, as it is quite salty.

You can find different kimpira recipes in the iRASSHAi recipe catalog!

WHAT DOES KIMPIRA MEAN?

The word "kinpira" (or kimpira) means "double cooking". The vegetables used for kimpira are first sautéed and then simmered. There are many different recipes for kimpira in Asian cuisine.

THE BENEFITS OF CARROTS

Carrots are a source of vitamin B, which promotes the growth and good health of skin, hair, nerves and muscles.

Preparation based on linden honey and yuzu ⋅ Dew ⋅ 185g

Our latest Japanese recipes

Japanese cooking essentials

Show all

Hakone white miso ⋅ Kato Heitaro shoten ⋅ 200g

Regular price 6.70 €

Prix promotionnel 6.70 € Regular price
Price per unit 33.50 € per kg

10 opinion
White miso with koji from Hakone ⋅ Kato Heitaro shoten ⋅ 200g

Regular price 3.85 €

Prix promotionnel 3.85 € Regular price 5.50 €
Price per unit 19.25 € per kg

5 opinion
Roasted black and white sesame seeds with gomashio salt ⋅ Manten ⋅ 30g

Regular price 2.50 €

Prix promotionnel 2.50 € Regular price
Price per unit 83.33 € per kg

3 opinion
Panko breadcrumbs ⋅ Hanayuki ⋅ 340g

Regular price 5.50 €

Prix promotionnel 5.50 € Regular price
Price per unit 16.18 € per kg

2 opinion
Katsuobushi dried bonito chips ⋅ Makurazaki ⋅ 40g

Regular price 9.50 €

Prix promotionnel 9.50 € Regular price
Price per unit 237.50 € per kg

5 opinion
Honmirin ⋅ Takara Shuzo ⋅ 13% ⋅ 500ml

Regular price 9.70 €

Prix promotionnel 9.70 € Regular price
Price per unit 19.40 € per l

3 opinion
Tatsuno Smoked Soy Sauce ⋅ Suehiro Soy Sauce ⋅ 100ml

Regular price 8.10 €

Prix promotionnel 8.10 € Regular price
Price per unit 81.00 € per l

5 opinion
Artisanal balanced soy sauce ⋅ Asarisasuke Shoten ⋅ 500ml

Regular price 6.25 €

Prix promotionnel 6.25 € Regular price
Price per unit 12.50 € per l

5 opinion