Stovetop
Ground Pork
Butadon
September dinners are back in the routine, and this Butadon is exactly the kind of meal that keeps up Savoury pork, fluffy rice, and a rich sauce come together in one simple bowl that’s cozy, satisfying, and full of flavour.
Prep:
10 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Serves:
2
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Ingredients
- 14 oz (400 g) pork belly slices
- ⅓ cup (100 mL) light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) mirin
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 portions (about 3 cups / 450 g) cooked short-grain rice
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp (3 g) finely chopped chives
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Cut the pork belly slices into 1 cm (½-inch) cubes.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, mirin, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
Step 3
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and the fat has rendered.
Step 4
Transfer the cooked pork to a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
Step 5
Pour the soy sauce mixture into the same pan. Simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Step 6
Return the pork to the pan and toss until every piece is evenly coated in the glossy glaze.
Step 7
Divide the warm cooked short-grain rice between two serving bowls. Spoon the glazed pork over the rice and drizzle any remaining sauce over top.
Step 8
Place one egg yolk in the centre of each bowl, garnish with the chopped chives, and serve immediately.
Calories: Approximately 840, Protein: 25g, Carbohydrates: 53g, Fat: 58g, Fibre: 1g, Sugar: 11g, Sodium: Approximately 2,000 mg
TIP:
Cook the pork in a single layer to achieve a golden, caramelized exterior. Then simmer the sauce only until it lightly coats the back of a spoon to prevent it from becoming too salty. Adding freshly cooked short-grain rice gives the bowl the best texture and absorbs the glaze beautifully. Mix the egg yolk into the hot pork and rice just before serving for a rich, silky finish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or sliced green onions for extra flavour, if desired.
