The GREATEST Japanese Rice Bowl in 15 Minutes l BUTADON

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thigh reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Alternative provides sweetness and acidity.

sake

🥗Healthier: dry white wine

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Substitutes offer similar flavor profiles.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium option reduces salt intake.

Prepare 300 grams of pork belly, preferably with plenty of fat.

Chop green onions for garnish.

Smash 2 garlic cloves and set aside.

Thinly slice a small knob of ginger.

In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup sake, 1/2 cup mirin, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon hondashi. Mix well and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 5 minutes, then discard the solids and set the sauce aside.

In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat and sear the pork belly for 1 minute on one side until it gets good color, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and brush the pork with the prepared sauce, ensuring it is well coated.

Remove the pork from the pan and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

Assemble the dish by placing hot rice in a bowl, drizzling with sauce, and adding the pork pieces on top.

Optionally, add a soft boiled egg and garnish with green onions.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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