stew of cubed meat or fish; kakuni
A Japanese dish of cubed meat or fish simmered in a sweet-savory broth. Pork belly (豚の角煮) is the most common version, but tuna (まぐろの角煮) is also well-known.
The braised pork belly was tender and delicious.
The simmered tuna cubes at this restaurant go really well with rice.
Standard kanji spelling for this dish.
From 角 (kaku, 'cube') + 煮 (ni, 'simmering'), referring to the cubed ingredients cooked in a broth.