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Braised Pork Bento

Cultural Context

Braised pork, or Buta No Kakuni, is a beloved dish in Japan, often featured in bento boxes. This dish highlights the art of slow cooking, where the pork becomes tender and infused with sweet and savory flavors. Traditionally served with rice and pickled vegetables, it reflects the Japanese philosophy of balance in meals. Today, bento boxes have gained global popularity, allowing for creative interpretations while maintaining their cultural roots.

JapaneseJPmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
600g pork belly block
2 green parts of long green onion
4 slices ginger (with skin)
800ml water
80ml low-sodium soy sauce
120ml sake
3 tablespoons sugar
15cm lotus root
potato starch (as needed)
300g peeled shrimp (17 pieces)
1.5 teaspoons grated ginger juice
10 shiso leaves
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon potato starch
3 eggs
50ml dashi broth (ichiban dashi)
1/2 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 liter water
10g kombu (5x10cm)
10g bonito flakes

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar offers acidity while white wine is a more accessible alternative.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Pork shoulder is leaner and more affordable, though less fatty.

sake

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

White grape juice provides sweetness, while cooking wine is often less expensive.

daikon radish

🥗Healthier: turnip

💰Cheaper: regular radish

Turnips can provide a similar texture and flavor, while regular radishes are more economical.

1

Prepare the pork belly by cutting it into 5cm cubes.

2

In a pot, combine the pork belly, green onion, ginger, and water. Bring to a boil and then simmer until tender.

3

Add the low-sodium soy sauce, sake, and sugar to the pot and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens.

4

For the lotus root and shrimp filling, slice the lotus root into 4-5mm thick pieces and coat both sides with potato starch.

5

Mix the peeled shrimp with grated ginger juice, shiso leaves, salt, and potato starch.

6

Sandwich the shrimp mixture between two slices of lotus root and deep-fry in oil heated to 170°C until golden brown.

7

For the dashi rolled omelet, whisk together the eggs, dashi broth, and low-sodium soy sauce.

8

Cook the egg mixture in a pan, rolling it to form an omelet.

Cooking Techniques

braising

Equipment Needed

potfrying pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

low-carb

Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Buta No Kakuni BentoPork Belly Bento
Local Name: 豚の角煮弁当

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