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Cream Stew

Cream Stew Comfort: Quick, Creamy Bliss for Any Night

Cream Stew is a warm and comforting Japanese dish, perfect for chilly nights and busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 0.75 cups Heavy Cream Use full-fat coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
  • 40 g Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Milk Powder Coconut milk powder works as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Can be replaced with olive oil or butter.
  • 250 g Onion Provides a sweet base flavor; shallots can be used.
  • 340 g Carrots Parsnips are great for a unique twist.
  • 370 g Potatoes Sweet potatoes offer a sweeter taste.
  • 3 cups Vegetable Stock Chicken stock is a good substitute.
  • 600 g Boneless Skin-On Chicken Thighs Replace with tofu or mushrooms for a plant-based option.
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Adjust to your taste with low-sodium variants.
  • 0.125 teaspoon White Pepper Black pepper works as an alternative.
  • 1 Bay Leaf Infuses aromatic depth while cooking.
  • 130 g Mushrooms Suggested oyster mushrooms.
  • 120 g Broccoli Substitute with green beans or peas if desired.
  • 0.5 cups Creamed Corn Can be replaced with pureed corn or omitted.

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cream Stew
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together ¾ cup of heavy cream, 40 grams of flour, and 1 tablespoon of dried milk powder until you achieve a smooth roux. Set aside.
  2. Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté 250 grams of sliced onion, 340 grams of diced carrots, and 370 grams of diced potatoes for about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in 3 cups of vegetable stock, then add 600 grams of cut chicken thighs, 2 teaspoons of salt, ⅛ teaspoon of white pepper, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  4. Skim off any foam or excess oil that rises to the surface. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover partially, and allow to cook for about 15 minutes.
  5. In a small pot of salted water, bring to a boil and add 120 grams of bite-sized broccoli florets. Par-boil for 1 minute, then drain and set aside.
  6. After 15 minutes, stir in 130 grams of mushrooms and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Scoop several ladles of the hot stew liquid into the bowl containing the roux. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
  8. Stir the tempered roux back into the pot with the stew. Add ½ cup of creamed corn and bring to a simmer.
  9. Gently fold the par-boiled broccoli back into the stew, allowing it to heat through for about 2 minutes.
  10. Ladle your creamy Cream Stew into bowls and serve hot. Pair with crusty bread or Japanese short-grain rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust seasoning and mix and match vegetables to your preference.

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