Set for Five

Chapter III · Beef·Japanese

Oxtail nimono

gelatinous, bone-slipping. soy-dashi. 4 servings.

6-qt Instant Pot inner pot + fridge space overnight

High Pressure 50 min · Full Natural Release

Cut

  • 2.5 lb (1.1 kg)·oxtail pieces
  • 1 lb (450 g)·daikon, large chunks
  • 8 slices (40 g)·ginger, smashed

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup (80 mL)·soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL)·mirin
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL)·sake
  • 3/4 cup (180 mL)·dashi or water

Layer

Everything already in the pot.

Pressure

High Pressure 50 min

Release

Full natural release, about 35 min

The broth sets like jelly in the fridge. Reheat gently the next day — it is even better.

Next pot

Same pantry, different taste

Similar ingredients, another texture or cuisine — so the next delay start does not taste like last night.