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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
800g pork (豚こま肉)
2 onions (たまねぎ)
700cc water (水)
5 tablespoons soy sauce (醤油)
5 tablespoons mirin (みりん)
4 tablespoons sugar (砂糖)
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger (おろし生姜)
nori (seaweed) for garnish (きざみのり)
pickled ginger (紅生姜) for garnish
green onions (ねぎ) for garnish

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

Peel and core the onions, then cut them into wedges (or thin slices).

2

In a deep frying pan or pot, add the seasonings.

3

Add the onions and cook over medium heat until they soften.

4

Once the onions start to brown, turn off the heat.

5

Add the pork, breaking it apart, and simmer over low-medium heat.

6

After about 5 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning with soy sauce as needed.

7

When the sauce has reduced to your desired thickness, it's done.

8

If you have time, let it cool before serving for better flavor.

9

Serve the pork over hot rice, topped with nori.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsimmering

Equipment Needed

deep frying panpot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Pork BowlButa Donburi
Local Name: ぶた丼

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