Pork Bowl (Butadon)
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This is an exquisite pork bowl recipe where marinating the pork in grated onion makes the meat dramatically tender. The sweet and savory sauce, combined with the sweetness of sautéed onions, pairs perfectly with rice.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Slice half of the onion and grate the other half. Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces. → Place the pork, grated onion, garlic, ginger, sugar, and sake into a plastic bag, massage well, and let it sit for 15 minutes in the refrigerator and 15 minutes at room temperature. → Stir-fry the sliced onions in a pan until browned, add the marinated meat with the marinade, and stir-fry until 80% cooked. → Add water and mirin, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes, then add soy sauce and simmer for another 3 minutes. → Cover with a paper towel and let it cool completely to allow the flavors to penetrate, then reheat and serve over rice.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Slice half of the onion and grate the other half. Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces. → Place the pork, grated onion, garlic, ginger, sugar, and sake into a plastic bag, massage well, and let it sit for 15 minutes in the refrigerator and 15 minutes at room temperature. → Stir-fry the sliced onions in a pan until browned, add the marinated meat with the marinade, and stir-fry until 80% cooked. → Add water and mirin, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes, then add soy sauce and simmer for another 3 minutes. → Cover with a paper towel and let it cool completely to allow the flavors to penetrate, then reheat and serve over rice.
Introduction
This is an exquisite pork bowl recipe where marinating the pork in grated onion makes the meat dramatically tender. The sweet and savory sauce, combined with the sweetness of sautéed onions, pairs perfectly with rice.
Step 1
Cut 1 onion in half. Slice one half into pieces slightly under 1cm wide, cutting across the grain, and grate the other half using a grater.
Step 2
Cut the thinly sliced pork belly into bite-sized pieces (about 4 equal parts).
Step 3
Place the pork in a plastic bag, unraveling each slice so they don't overlap, then add the grated onion, grated garlic, grated ginger, sugar, and sake.
Step 4
Massage the bag thoroughly so the onion and flavors are well incorporated into the meat, then tie the bag shut.
Step 5
Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 15 minutes. Afterward, remove from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to bring the meat to room temperature.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
💡 Marinating in grated onion uses enzymes to break down the meat proteins, resulting in an incredibly tender finish.
✨ Massaging the sugar into the meat first creates a moisture-retaining effect, keeping the pork juicy even after cooking.
⚠️ Adding soy sauce at the beginning can toughen the meat, so please be sure to add it only after the meat is cooked and has simmered with the water and mirin.
🔄 Cooling the dish once finished allows osmotic pressure to lock the flavors deep into the ingredients. If you have time, please do not skip this cooling step.
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