Hearty Pork and Burdock Rice Bowl Recipe

Name: Hearty Pork and Burdock Rice Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Pork (offcuts); 2 Burdock root; 1 small piece Ginger; 3 rice bowls worth Cooked rice (warm); 4 tbsp Soy sauce; 3 tbsp Sake; 3 tbsp Mirin; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tsp Japanese soup stock (granules); 3 Eggs; 2 stalks Green onions (finely sliced); 1 Ichimi chilli pepper powder, white sesame seeds

Servings: persons

200 grams Pork (offcuts)
2 Burdock root
1 small piece Ginger
3 rice bowls worth Cooked rice (warm)
4 tbsp Soy sauce
3 tbsp Sake
3 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Japanese soup stock (granules)
3 Eggs
2 stalks Green onions (finely sliced)
1 Ichimi chilli pepper powder, white sesame seeds

1
Cut the burdock into long thin shavings and soak in water.
2
You can easily do this with a vegetable peeler.
3
You can also thinly slice it diagonally.
4
Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces.
5
Finely chop the ginger.
6
Heat a small amount of oil (not listed), and saute Step 3 until fragrant.
7
Saute over low heat, being careful not to let it burn.
8
Turn the heat to medium and stir-fry the pork until the color changes.
9
Once the color changes, add the burdock and stir-fry.
10
When everything is covered with the fat from the pork evenly, add all the seasoning ingredients.
11
Simmer while stirring occasionally until most of the liquid is gone.
12
This way, the flavor will be strong.
13
Transfer on top of some rice in a rice bowl and it's done.
14
Top with a poached or raw egg or with an egg yolk, whichever you prefer.

561

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams Pork (offcuts), 2 Burdock root, 1 small piece Ginger, 3 rice bowls worth Cooked rice (warm), and more.

Yes, Hearty Pork and Burdock Rice Bowl falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Pork and Burdock Rice Bowl

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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