Experience the harmonious flavors of Japan with this Sticky Pork Rice Bowls recipe. Featuring tender slices of pork belly bathed in a luscious sweet and savory sauce, this donburi-style dish is perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DKFSdjAuJfw
Ingredients
🐖 ½ lb thin pork slices, Pork Belly
🥢 2 tbsp soy sauce
🥣 1 tbsp mirin
🍶 1 tbsp sake
🍯 1 tbsp brown sugar
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🫒 1 tbsp cooking oil
🍚 2 cups cooked white rice
🌿 Scallions, chopped
🥚 1 Egg yolk
Instructions
1- Prepare the Sauce Base:
- In a small stainless steel mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, minced garlic, sake, and brown sugar.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined using a wooden stirring spoon.
2- Simmer the Sauce:
- Transfer the sauce mixture to a small stainless steel saucepan.
- Bring it to a light boil on an induction cooktop, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
3- Brown the Pork:
- Heat a non-stick frying pan with a hexagonal pattern over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tbsp of cooking oil from an oil squeeze bottle and place the pork slices into the pan.
- Brown lightly on both sides. Remove from the pan using stainless steel tongs.
4- Finish the Sauce:
- In the same frying pan, pour the simmered sauce.
- Bring it to a simmer, stirring with a light blue silicone spatula until it becomes glossy.
5- Combine Pork and Sauce:
- Return the browned pork to the pan, tossing it in the sauce.
- Cook until the sauce caramelizes and sticks to the pork slices.
6- Assemble the Rice Bowl:
- In a ceramic serving bowl with a dark rim, place cooked white rice.
- Arrange the sticky pork slices around the rice.
7- Garnish (Optional):
- Garnish with chopped scallions.
- Place an egg yolk on top.
8- Caramelize (Optional):
- Use a culinary torch to lightly torch the pork for an additional caramelized finish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 640
Protein: 20g
Fat: 38g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 1g
Equipment: Stainless steel mixing bowl, wooden stirring spoon, stainless steel saucepan, induction cooktop, non-stick frying pan, oil squeeze bottle, stainless steel tongs, light blue silicone spatula, ceramic serving bowl, culinary torch
Cooking Tips
- Sauce Texture: Ensure the sauce is glossy before adding the pork. Proper reduction results in a sticky texture.
- Caramelization: Continuously stir the pork in the sauce until a rich glaze forms for optimal flavor.
- Garnish Carefully: When using an egg yolk, the pork's heat will gently warm it, enhancing richness.
#japanesefood #ricerecipes #stickyglaze #quickmeals #porkrecipes #easydinner #flavorful
Instagram: i.am.never.full