Stewed Pork Chunks, Rafutee-style

1. 1

   Cut the pork belly meat into large bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Cook in a frying pan on both sides without grease, and wipe rendered fat with paper towels.

3. 3

   Using the same frying pan, boil the meat to remove even more grease.

4. 4

   It should take about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Add meat, ginger, Japanese leeks, and water to the pot, and boil over a low heat for 30 minutes-1 hour.

6. 6

   Please skin the scum off during the process.

7. 7

   Add Awamori, brown sugar, and soy sauce, cover with a drop lid, and boil for an additional 20 minutes over a low heat.

8. 8

   This time, if the meat is not submerged, add more water.

9. 9

   Add the boiled eggs, and boil for another 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Add mirin for the finishing touch, and simmer over medium heat.

11. 11

    Now you're done!

12. 12

    I tried making it with rice wine.

13. 13

    It is not as good as awamori, but it was tender as well.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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