煮にっ転ころがし

noun

root vegetables simmered in broth

A home-style Japanese dish where root vegetables (often potatoes, carrots, or taro) are simmered in a sweet-savory broth until the liquid reduces and coats the vegetables. The name literally means 'simmered and rolled around'.

See also: 煮ころがし

• 今日きょうの夕ゆう飯はんは、じゃがいもの煮にっ転ころがしにしよう。

  Let's make simmered potatoes for dinner tonight.

• 母ははの作つくる煮にっ転ころがしは、甘あま辛からくてご飯はんが進すすむ。

  My mother's simmered root vegetables are sweet and salty, and go great with rice.