White stew is a creamy Western-style stew made by simmering vegetables and meat in a white roux (sauce) based on milk or fresh cream. In Japan, it’s especially popular during the winter and is considered a staple home-cooked dish. Main ingredients: • Chicken (or pork) • Onion • Carrot • Potato • Broccoli or corn (optional) • Milk • Flour + butter (for the roux base) or store-bought white stew roux Flavor characteristics: Mild and gentle in taste. It’s lightly salted, allowing the sweetness of the milk and the natural flavors of the ingredients to come through. It’s the perfect dish to warm both the body and soul on a cold day.