Jul 14 2026

Nishime Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Make Nishime Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Liquids

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the vegetables

    Wash and chop the carrots, daikon radish, sweet potato, shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, and snow peas into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Soak the shiitake mushrooms

    If using dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes until soft, then slice.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Combine ingredients in pot

    In a large pot, combine the chopped vegetables, water, soy sauce, mirin, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 4

    Bring to a boil

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 5

    Simmer the Nishime

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

  4. 6

    Finish with sesame oil

    Once the vegetables are cooked, stir in the sesame oil and adjust seasoning as needed.

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