Melt in Your Mouth Pork in Kakuni-don (Simmered Pork Rice Bowl) Recipe

Name: Melt in Your Mouth Pork in Kakuni-don (Simmered Pork Rice Bowl)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 grams Pork block; 2 Red chili pepper; 1 clove Garlic; 1 knob Ginger; 2 1/2 cup Water; 100 ml Sake; 4 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 4 tbsp Sugar; 1 and 1/2 tablespoons Katakuriko; 3 tbsp Water

Servings: persons

300 grams Pork block
2 Red chili pepper
1 clove Garlic
1 knob Ginger
2 1/2 cup Water
100 ml Sake
4 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Soy sauce
4 tbsp Sugar
1 and 1/2 tablespoons Katakuriko
3 tbsp Water

1
Pound the pork lightly with the back of a knife.
2
Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the pork on both sides until golden brown.
3
Transfer the pork into a saucepan with 3 cups of water (600 ml).
4
Bring it to a boil over high heat.
5
Add sake, garlic, ginger, and red chili pepper.
6
Cover with a lid and simmer for 1 hour.
7
Add 4 tablespoons of soy sauce and cover with the lid again.
8
Simmer for 20 minutes over low heat.
9
Then add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 4 tablespoons of sugar.
10
Simmer for another 20 minutes.
11
Remove the pork.
12
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of katakuriko in 1/2 tablespoon of water.
13
Pour into the sauce to thicken.
14
Put the cooked rice in a serving bowl and place the pork on top.
15
Pour the thickened sauce over the top and serve.

288

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 grams Pork block, 2 Red chili pepper, 1 clove Garlic, 1 knob Ginger, and more.

Yes, Melt in Your Mouth Pork in Kakuni-don (Simmered Pork 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.

Melt in Your Mouth Pork in Kakuni-don (Simmered Pork Rice Bowl)

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