So Tender! Buta no Kakuni - Simmered Pork Belly

1. 1

   Cut the pork belly meat in half, and brown on both sides in a frying pan.

2. 2

   Place the meat from Step 1 into a pot full of rice rinsing water, bring it to a boil, and cook over a low heat for 1 1/2 hours.

3. 3

   Cut the carrots into bite-sized pieces, and microwave.

4. 4

   Boil the eggs.

5. 5

   Wash the meat from Step 2 in water, and cut into chunks.

6. 6

   Submerge the meat from step 4 in the boiled broth, add sake and sugar, and cook for 20 minutes over medium heat.

7. 7

   Add soy sauce, add the ingredients from step 3, and cook for 20 minutes over low heat.

8. 8

   Arrange onto plates, and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.