Motsu-nabe Offal Hot Pot-style Stewed Cabbage and P

Name: Motsu-nabe Offal Hot Pot-style Stewed Cabbage and Pork Belly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 grams Thinly sliced pork belly; 1/6 large or 1/4 medium sized Cabbage; 1 medium sized Japanese leek; 1 to 2 cloves Garlic; 400 ml Water; 1 tbsp Sake; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tsp Bonito dashi stock powder; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 1 Salt (adjust the amount)

Servings: persons

1
Cut the cabbage roughly into large bite sizes and thinly slice the Japanese leek and garlic.
2
Cut the pork into bite sizes.
3
Put the soup base into a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
4
Add the pork belly and loosen the meat in the soup.
5
After bringing back to a boil, add vegetables.
6
Keep cooking over medium heat.
7
After cooking for a while (the cabbage shrinks like in this photo) stir quickly.
8
After stirring, cover with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes over a medium heat.
9
When the pot contents lightens and the cabbage tender like the photo, it is done!
10
Transfer the pork and cabbage with the soup into a serving dish and serve yuzu-kosho on the side.
11
The cabbage is sweet and tasty.

104

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 grams Thinly sliced pork belly, 1/6 large or 1/4 medium sized Cabbage, 1 medium sized Japanese leek, 1 to 2 cloves Garlic, and more.

Yes, Motsu-nabe Offal Hot Pot-style Stewed Cabbage and Pork Belly 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.

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Motsu-nabe Offal Hot Pot-style Stewed Cabbage and Pork Belly

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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