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うんまかレシピ「新玉ねぎで作る豚丼」

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Butadon

Cultural Context

Originating from Hokkaido, Butadon is a beloved comfort food featuring tender pork belly served over rice. Traditionally enjoyed by workers, it reflects Japan's culinary emphasis on hearty, satisfying meals. Today, Butadon has gained popularity across Japan and beyond, with variations that include different meats and toppings, making it a versatile dish in both home cooking and restaurants.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
rice
pork belly
soy sauce
mirin
sugar
sake
green onions
sesame seeds

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.

1

Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

2

Slice pork belly into thin strips.

3

Mix soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake in a bowl to create the marinade.

4

Marinate pork in the sauce for at least 15 minutes.

5

Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

6

Add marinated pork to the grill and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

7

Remove pork from heat and let rest for a few minutes.

8

Slice cooked pork into bite-sized pieces if desired.

9

Serve hot pork over a bed of rice.

10

Drizzle remaining marinade over the pork and rice.

11

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Pork BowlButa Donburi
Local Name: ぶた丼

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