dinner · dairy-free
Buta kakuni (braised pork belly)
Pork belly cubes braised until meltingly soft in soy, sake and ginger.
- Time
- 180min
- Steps
- 4
Ingredients
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Contains egg, wheat and soy.
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Method
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1
Sear the pork on all sides until browned. Cover with water, add ginger and scallions and simmer 1 hour; drain and rinse.
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2
Return the pork with sake, water and sugar and simmer 20 minutes.
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3
Add soy, mirin and the eggs and simmer covered on low 1 hour, turning occasionally.
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4
Uncover and reduce the sauce until glossy. Serve with mustard.
