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Japanese Braised Pork Belly
Japanese-style braised pork belly simmered slowly with soy sauce, mirin, and ginger until fork-tender.
Prep 20minCook 90min4 servings
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Instructions
- 1
Cut pork belly into large cubes and blanch for 5 minutes.
- 2
Simmer pork with water, ginger, and scallion for 50 minutes.
- 3
Transfer pork to a fresh pot with soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and boiled eggs.
- 4
Add 300 ml cooking broth and braise for 30 minutes over medium-low heat.
- 5
Reduce sauce by half, then rest briefly before serving.
Tips
Cool and reheat once for deeper flavor absorption.
If too fatty, chill and remove solidified fat before reheating.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
680
kcal
Protein
28
g
Carbs
12
g
Fat
56
g
Adjust Servings
2servings
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