Bored with Soup? Try Japanese 'Nishime' Stew — tastebook.com

Shortcut Japanese Nishime vegetable stew. Photo: Eve Turow As the East Coast and Midwest get coated in a powdery glaze of snow and ice, eaters are craving dishes that warm from the inside. One fantastic way to do that is borrow from Japan’s versatile tradition of nimono. Nimono translates as “simmered.” Between Japan’s excellence in pottery and their cold winters, Japanese cooks have mastered the art of one-pot simmered dishes where lots of ingredients and a bit of liquid are set to boil away, untouched. This time-honored way of cooking is fuss-free, healthy, and simple.

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