Japanese Pork Belly Rice Bowl Recipe

July 08, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

Japanese pork belly rice bowl is a popular dish in Japan that is easy to make and incredibly delicious. It is a rice bowl topped with succulent pork belly, marinated in soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. The pork belly is then grilled until crispy and served with steamed rice, sliced green onions, and pickled ginger. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or as a tasty lunch option.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this dish is around 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this dish is around 45 minutes.

Ingredients

For the pork belly marinade, you will need:

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin
1/2 cup sake
1/2 cup sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 pounds pork belly, sliced

For the rice bowl, you will need:

4 cups cooked rice
2 green onions, sliced
Pickled ginger, for serving

Equipment

For this recipe, you will need:

Grill
Large bowl
Tongs
Pot for cooking rice

Method

1. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger until sugar is dissolved. 2. Add sliced pork belly to the marinade and toss to coat well. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight. 3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. 4. Remove pork belly from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. 5. Grill pork belly for 5-7 minutes per side, or until crispy and cooked through. 6. Serve grilled pork belly over a bed of cooked rice and top with sliced green onions and pickled ginger.

Notes

Make sure to slice the pork belly into thin, even slices to ensure even cooking on the grill. You can also use a grill pan or broiler if you don't have access to a grill.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

Calories: 745
Protein: 35g
Fat: 51g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 2343mg

Recipe Tips

For a healthier option, you can use brown rice instead of white rice. You can also add some steamed vegetables, such as broccoli or bok choy, to the rice bowl for extra nutrition. If you want to make this dish spicier, you can add some chili flakes or sriracha to the marinade. Finally, make sure to let the pork belly rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute. Enjoy!