Salccicia-Style Pork with Five Spice Powder and Soy

Name: Salccicia-Style Pork with Five Spice Powder and Soy Sauce Koji
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 120 grams Offcuts of thinly sliced pork; 200 grams Ground pork; 1 tsp Grated onion; 1/2 tsp Garlic (grated); 2 tsp Soy sauce koji; 1 tsp Whisky; 1 pinch Salt; 1/6 tsp Chinese 5-spice powder; 1 pinch Ichimi spice; 1 pinch Paprika powder; 1 tsp Vegetable oil; 1 splash Sesame oil (for finishing); 1 Your choice of herbs (such as coriander, mint, basil); 1 dash Pepper

Servings: persons

120 grams Offcuts of thinly sliced pork
200 grams Ground pork
1 tsp Grated onion
1/2 tsp Garlic (grated)
2 tsp Soy sauce koji
1 tsp Whisky
1 pinch Salt
1/6 tsp Chinese 5-spice powder
1 pinch Ichimi spice
1 pinch Paprika powder
1 tsp Vegetable oil
1 splash Sesame oil (for finishing)
1 Your choice of herbs (such as coriander, mint, basil)
1 dash Pepper

1
Chop the pork into small pieces until it becomes pasty.
2
Evenly combine the chopped meat and the ground pork in a bowl.
3
Add the ingredients to Step 1 in the order listed, then mix until they become pasty.
4
Take a small piece (the size of the tip of your thumb) of the meat from Step 2, roll it into a ball, heat in a microwave oven for 10-20 seconds at 600W.
5
Check the taste.
6
Season with salt and the other seasonings to taste.
7
Set the mixture from Step 2 in the refrigerator for about half day.
8
Divide the mixture into 8 pieces, approximately shape them into 3.5 cm diameter logs that are 7 cm long.
9
Set aside for 30 minutes at room temperature.
10
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan, grill the meat from Step 5 to brown the surface and thoroughly cook through to the centers.
11
Before they cook through, after browning the surface, I recommend using a microwave oven briefly so that insides will be completely well done.
12
Place Step 6 on a plate, drizzle on some sesame oil and sprinkle on the herbs (chopped mint shown in the photo).
13
Sprinkle on some freshly ground pepper, and they're ready to be served.
14
How to make soy sauce koji: Use your hand to mash 200 g of the dried rice koji into a container.
15
Add 300 ml of marudaizu soy sauce.
16
Let it sit to mature.
17
For a tasty variation, try substituting Korean pepper powder for the ichimi spice and paprika powder.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 120 grams Offcuts of thinly sliced pork, 200 grams Ground pork, 1 tsp Grated onion, 1/2 tsp Garlic (grated), and more.

Yes, Salccicia-Style Pork with Five Spice Powder and Soy Sauce Koji falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Salccicia-Style Pork with Five Spice Powder and Soy Sauce Koji

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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