Pork Kakuni (Simmered Pork Belly)

1. 1

   Wash the Japanese leek.

2. 2

   Peel the ginger and thinly slice it.

3. 3

   Cut the pork into large pieces (about 7-8 cm cubes).

4. 4

   Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan, and brown the pork all over.

5. 5

   Discard the fat, and transfer the pork into a pot.

6. 6

   Add the sake and 800 ml of water, and turn on the heat.

7. 7

   When it starts to boil, skim off the scum.

8. 8

   Add the ginger and green part of the leeks.

9. 9

   Cover with a lid and simmer for 1.5 hours over low heat.

10. 10

    Turn off the heat, and remove the ginger and the leek.

11. 11

    Once cooled, leave it in the fridge for overnight.

12. 12

    Remove the fat on the surface the next day.

13. 13

    Add the sugar and turn on the heat.

14. 14

    When it starts to boil, cover with the lid, and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat.

15. 15

    Add the soy sauce and continue simmering for about 10 minutes.

16. 16

    Serve topped with julienned Japanese leek (the white portion) and Japanese mustard.

17. 17

    The fat from Step 6 is lard flavored with the pork meat, ginger, and Japanese leek.

18. 18

    You can use it for gyoza dumplings or stir-fries.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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