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Grand Chef MATSUO 松尾幸造

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Umami Pork Stir-Fry

Cultural Context

Umami Pork Stir-Fry is a beloved dish in Japanese cuisine, showcasing the balance of flavors that characterize the country's food culture. The umami flavor, derived from soy sauce and other ingredients, is central to many Japanese meals, making this dish a comforting staple. Today, variations can be found worldwide, adapting to local tastes while retaining the essence of umami.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
400g pork belly
1/2 stalk green onion
30g carrot
1 bell pepper
1 head of lettuce
1/2 stalk green onion (for dipping sauce)
1.5 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1.5 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon cooking sake
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon Korean chili powder
oil for frying (as needed)
toasted sesame seeds (as needed)

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often cheaper and has a similar flavor.

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while flour is more budget-friendly.

1

Prepare the ingredients. Finely chop 1/2 stalk of green onion (for dipping sauce). Cut 1/2 stalk of green onion, bell pepper, and carrot into thin strips (for stir-frying).

2

Mix the ingredients for the dipping sauce.

3

Cut the pork belly into 4-5 cm pieces, mix it with the dipping sauce, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.

4

Heat oil in a frying pan and cook the marinated pork belly. Once the meat is cooked, add the vegetables from step 1 and stir-fry until they are still crunchy.

5

Place lettuce on a plate, add the stir-fried mixture on top, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if available. Wrap with lettuce leaves to eat.

Cooking Techniques

slicingmarinatingstir-frying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Pork Stir-FryJapanese Pork Stir-Fry
Local Name: 旨み豚炒め

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