Potato Drinks & Quick Recipes for Evening Drinks | Tegetege Evening Drink Journal Vol. 4
Thank you for your hard work today.
I'm sure many moms and dads find that after being run ragged by the kids, it's already night.
That's exactly when you need a relaxing evening drink.
Please enjoy some "tegetege" (easygoing) snacks tonight to help you unwind. 🍶
Green Onion Salt Chicken Skirt Steak
──A salt-based drink thief, topped with a mountain of green onions──
Chicken skirt steak seasoned simply with salt.
Add a mountain of green onions to that, and you won't be able to stop drinking beer or shochu!
The secret is adding a tiny bit of sugar to the marinade.
It adds a mellow flavor and keeps the meat tender.
📝 Ingredients (for 2-3 people)
Chicken skirt steak ... 200-250g
Long green onion ... 1 stalk (thinly sliced diagonally, more is better)
Salad oil ... appropriate amount
Black pepper ... appropriate amount
<Marinade>
Sake ... 2 tsp
Sugar ... 1/2 tsp
Salt ... 1/3 tsp
Ajinomoto (MSG) ... a pinch
Garlic (grated) ... 1/2 tsp
🍳 Instructions
1. Rub the <marinade> into the chicken skirt steak and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan and stir-fry the chicken skirt steak over medium heat.
3. Once cooked through, add the long green onion and stir-fry quickly, just enough to keep it crunchy.
4. Sprinkle with black pepper, toss everything together, and serve on a plate!
"Dareyame" (Evening Drink) Memo
For the green onions, "too much?" is just right.
The crunchy texture and aroma enhance the flavor of the meat.
Sprinkle plenty of black pepper for a sharp finish.
It's a salt-based snack that goes perfectly with both beer and shochu. 🍺
Crunchy Potatoes ~Wasabi Soy Sauce Cream Cheese Sauce~
──Crispy outside, fluffy inside, a zesty potato recipe for adults──
Crunchy, savory potatoes with a zesty wasabi and mellow cream cheese sauce.
One bite and you'll be reaching for "one more drink!"—it's a snack for adults.
With the savory, salty flavor of bacon added, it's sure to keep the drinks flowing. 🍶
Please try it as a staple for your home drinking.
📝 Ingredients (serves 2-3)
Potatoes ... 3 medium
Bacon ... 2-3 slices
Salt ... a pinch
Black pepper ... a pinch
Potato starch ... 2 tbsp
Salad oil ... as needed
Parsley (for garnish) ... a little
<Wasabi Soy Sauce Cream Cheese Sauce>
Cream cheese ... 40g
Soy sauce ... 1-2 tsp
Wasabi ... 1/2-1 tsp (adjust to taste)
🍳 Instructions
① Preparation
Peel the potatoes and cut them slightly larger than bite-sized.
Wrap in plastic wrap and heat in the microwave (600W) for 5-6 minutes until soft.
② Shaping
While warm, mash lightly and shape into flat pieces.
③ Coating
Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then coat thoroughly with potato starch.
④ Pan-frying
Add a generous amount of oil to a frying pan and arrange the potatoes before turning on the heat.
Fry over medium heat until crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
⑤ Add bacon
Add the bacon halfway through and fry until crispy together.
⑥ Make sauce
Mix the cream cheese, wasabi, and soy sauce well.
⑦ Finish
Plate the crispy potatoes and bacon, and serve with the sauce.
Sprinkle with parsley to finish!
“Dareyame” (Drink) Memo
Potato and bacon alone is a classic,
but adding the wasabi soy sauce cream cheese makes it instantly “adult-flavored.”
The sauce is a versatile condiment that can also be used for chilled tofu or vegetable sticks.
It’s a combination you’ll want to keep on hand for evening drinks 🍺
Quick Stir-fried Potato and Minced Meat
──Time-saving with the microwave, a hearty drink thief──
Simply stir-fry potatoes prepared in the microwave with minced meat.
The richness of oyster sauce and the aroma of garlic will make your appetite explode!
It’s a versatile dish that’s quick to make and goes well with both rice and alcohol 🍺
📝 Ingredients (serves 2-3)
Potatoes ... 2-3 (medium size / cut into bite-sized pieces)
Ground meat (pork and beef mix) ... 200g
Garlic ... 1 clove (minced)
Oil ... as needed
Parsley ... a little (for garnish)
<Combined Seasoning>
Oyster sauce ... 2 tbsp
Sake ... 1 tbsp
Sugar ... 1 tsp
Soy sauce ... 1 tbsp
🍳 Instructions
1. Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces, place them in a heat-resistant container, and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at 600W for 4-5 minutes until soft. 2. Heat oil in a frying pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant. 3. Add the ground meat and cook; once browned, add the microwaved potatoes. 4. Pour in the [Combined Seasoning] and stir-fry until coated and the liquid has evaporated. 5. Serve in a bowl and sprinkle with parsley to finish!
"Dareyame" (Evening Drink) Memo
It's simple, but the fluffy texture of the potatoes and the savory flavor of the meat make it impossible to stop eating. The aroma of garlic and oyster sauce spreads, making your evening drinks go down smoothly. It would also be absolutely delicious if you stir-fried some rice with it at the end. It's a reliable go-to snack for days when you want 'one more dish.' 🍳✨
Chicken Tartar Udon
──Crispy chicken x tartar sauce x soft-boiled egg. The ultimate summer udon bowl── Crispy pan-seared chicken thigh topped with plenty of tartar sauce containing pickled daikon radish. Add a soft-boiled egg and Tosenkyo noodle soup base for a rich yet refreshing dish perfect for summer. The juiciness of the chicken, the richness of the tartar, and the creaminess of the egg. Slurp it all up with the noodles, and you won't be able to stop drinking shochu or beer! 🍺
📝 Ingredients (for 2 people)
Chicken thigh ... 1 piece (approx. 250g)
Salt and pepper ... a little each
Potato starch ... as needed
Salad oil ... as needed
Frozen udon noodles ... 2 servings
Chopped green onions ... to taste
Tenkasu (tempura scraps) ... to taste
Onsen tamago (soft-boiled egg) ... 2 eggs
Mentsuyu (Tosenkyo brand) ... to taste
Yuzu shichimi ... a dash
<Tartar Sauce>
Hard-boiled egg ... 1 egg
Takuan (pickled daikon) ... 3-4 slices (finely chopped)
Mayonnaise ... 3 tablespoons
Salt and pepper ... a pinch
Pokka Lemon juice ... a few drops
🍳 Instructions
1. Cut the chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and coat with potato starch. 2. Heat oil in a frying pan and brown the chicken on both sides. 3. Make the [Tartar Sauce]. Mix the chopped takuan, hard-boiled egg, and mayonnaise, then season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. 4. Heat the frozen udon in the microwave, rinse under cold water, and drain well. 5. Place the udon in a bowl and top with the chicken, tartar sauce, chopped green onions, tenkasu, and onsen tamago. 6. Pour the Tosenkyo mentsuyu over it, sprinkle with yuzu shichimi, and it's ready!
“Dareyame” (Evening Drink) Memo
A hearty dish that still feels light thanks to the mentsuyu and the acidity of the lemon.
The crunchy texture of the takuan adds a nice accent to the tartar sauce.
Even on summer days when your appetite is low, you'll finish this in no time.
Enjoy it heartily with a cold beer or a shochu highball in hand! 🍋
Crunchy Wakame Infinite Bean Sprout Namul
-- "Tegetege" Side Dish with Store-Bought Items --
Using Riken's "Crunchy Wakame" instantly upgrades simple bean sprout namul into a great snack!
The combination of crunchy bean sprouts and the crispy texture of the wakame makes for an addictive side dish.
It's quick to make with pantry staples, making it perfect for a "dareyame" on a busy day 🍺
📝 Ingredients (for 2-3 people)
Bean sprouts ... 1 bag
Green onions ... appropriate amount (cut a little long)
Crunchy seaweed (commercial products like Riken, etc.) ... 2 tablespoons
Sesame oil ... 1 to 1.5 tablespoons
Chicken bouillon powder ... 1 teaspoon
Ajinomoto ... a pinch
Salt ... appropriate amount (adjust to taste)
Chili oil ... to taste
🍳 Instructions
1. Place bean sprouts and green onions in a heat-resistant dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave (600W for 2-3 minutes).
2. Let cool slightly and drain well.
3. Add the crunchy seaweed, sesame oil, chicken bouillon powder, and Ajinomoto, then mix.
4. Taste and adjust with salt.
5. Serve in a bowl and drizzle with chili oil if desired, and it's done!
“Dareyame” (Evening Drink) Memo
The savory flavor and texture of the crunchy seaweed add depth to this simple namul.
Even though it's made entirely in the microwave, it's incredibly satisfying as a snack.
It's also delicious if you tear up some Korean seaweed and mix it in.
Enjoy a quick evening drink with this simple side dish tonight 🍶
It's also delicious over rice.
🌙 Afterword
Every day, between childcare, housework, and work... before I know it, the day is over.
Honestly, there are many moments when I think, 'Give me a break!'
But when I watch my children crying, laughing, and gradually learning to do more things,
it's strange how I find it all so precious and realize that I'm truly happy.
That's why my evening drink is a time to look back on those days and reward myself by saying, 'I did my best today.'
As long as I can savor those small moments of growth and toast with a simple, laid-back snack, that's enough.
Wishing you a good evening drink tonight, too.