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Spicy Pork Rice

Cultural Context

Spicy Pork Rice, or Spicy Pork Donburi, is a popular dish in Japan that combines tender pork with a flavorful sauce served over rice. This dish reflects the Japanese love for umami-rich flavors and is often enjoyed as a comforting meal at home. Variations exist across different regions, with some incorporating seasonal vegetables or different spice levels to cater to local tastes.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups Japanese rice
200 grams pork
200 grams bean sprout
1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon gochujang
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground pork is often less expensive and cooks quickly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos provide a similar flavor with less sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a versatile and cheaper alternative.

red chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper is often cheaper and adds heat.

1

Rinse 2 cups of Japanese rice under water gently, draining and repeating three or four times.

2

Put the rinsed rice in a pot and add 2 cups of water.

3

Cover the pot with a lid and let the rice soak for half an hour.

4

Prepare the pork by cutting it into small pieces and place it in a bowl.

5

Add 200 grams of bean sprout to the bowl with the pork.

6

Add 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sake, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of gochujang to the bowl.

7

Mix the pork and seasonings well and cover the bowl, letting it sit until the rice is ready.

8

After the rice has soaked for half an hour, spread the pork mixture over the rice without mixing it in.

9

Add the bean sprouts on top of the pork and rice.

10

Bring the pot to a boil over medium to medium-high heat.

11

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook for 12 minutes.

12

After 12 minutes, turn off the heat and let it steam for 10 minutes without opening the lid.

13

After steaming, add 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and mix to fluff the rice.

Cooking Techniques

slicingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

Spicy Pork DonburiPork Rice Bowl
Local Name: 辛味豚丼

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