Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

豚こまボールと夏野菜のポン酢浸し | How to make Pork bowl and vegetables soaked in ponzu

Login to Save
4.4K views👍 109
デリッシュキッチン

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Pork Bowl and Vegetables Soaked in Ponzu

Cultural Context

Originating from Japan, donburi dishes like this pork bowl are comfort food staples, featuring rice topped with various ingredients. The use of ponzu sauce, a citrus-based condiment, adds a refreshing tang that complements the savory pork and vegetables. This dish is popular for its balance of flavors and textures, making it a go-to for busy weeknights and meal prep. Today, variations abound globally, adapting to local tastes while retaining its essence.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
200 grams pork (cut into small pieces)
salt and pepper (to taste)
potato starch (for coating)
3 tablespoons sesame oil
pumpkin (sliced into 7mm thick pieces)
mini tomatoes
1 tablespoon sake
100 ml water
shiso leaves (for garnish)

ponzu sauce

🥗Healthier: citrus juice + soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Citrus juice + soy sauce mimics ponzu flavor with fewer calories.

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

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

1

Slice pumpkin into 7mm thick pieces.

2

Cut the top off the pumpkin and slice it in half, making diagonal cuts on the inside.

3

Season 200 grams of pork with a little salt and pepper.

4

Shape the pork into 2 cm diameter balls and coat with potato starch.

5

Add 100 ml of water to a bowl and mix with the pork balls.

6

In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of sesame oil.

7

Add the pumpkin and mini tomatoes to the skillet, cooking each side for 3 minutes until cooked through, then remove from the skillet.

8

While hot, place the vegetables into the water mixture.

9

Add the pork balls to the skillet and cook over medium heat, rolling them until browned.

10

Add 1 tablespoon of sake, cover with a lid, and steam on low heat for 3 minutes until cooked through, then remove from the skillet.

11

Immediately soak the pork in the water mixture to ensure it adheres to the ingredients.

12

Let it sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

13

Plate the dish and garnish with shredded shiso leaves.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingsteaming

Equipment Needed

skilletbowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

Pork DonburiPork Rice Bowl
Local Name: ポン酢漬けの豚丼と野菜

Other Takes on Pork

(24 videos)

Similar Japanese Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)