Okjubu's Butadon

A Japanese-style pork bowl featuring rich, savory belly pork and generous scallions braised in a sweet-savory sauce

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who want to enjoy a restaurant-quality Japanese pork bowl at home with minimal effort
  • People looking to complete a satisfying, filling meal with just one bowl, without needing multiple side dishes

Ingredients needed 🛒1 servings

  • belly pork 200g
  • scallions 1 large
  • rice 1 bowl
  • egg yolk 1
  • water 1/2 cup
  • soy sauce 3 tablespoons
  • mirin 2 tablespoons
  • sugar 1.5 tablespoons
  • minced ginger 0.5 teaspoon
  • sesame seeds a pinch
  • chopped green onions a pinch

Recipe 🍳

  1. Cut the belly pork into bite-sized pieces, and chop the scallions into large chunks about finger-length.
  2. Place the belly pork and scallions in a dry, hot pan and sear them on both sides until golden brown.
  3. In a bowl, mix water, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and minced ginger according to measurements to create the sweet-savory sauce.
  4. Pour the sauce into the pan with the seared pork and scallions, then simmer over medium heat until the sauce is fully absorbed and coats the ingredients.
  5. Serve warm rice in a bowl, top generously with the braised pork and scallions, then garnish with egg yolk, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.
  1. Cut belly pork and scallions into large bite-sized pieces.
  2. Sear the pork and scallions in a dry pan without oil until golden on both sides.
  3. Pour in the soy sauce mixture and simmer until reduced, then serve over rice and garnish with toppings.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Adding a small amount of minced ginger to the sauce effectively eliminates the pork’s natural odor and enhances depth of flavor.
  • Do not reduce the sauce too much—leave it slightly saucy so it can be drizzled over rice for perfectly balanced seasoning.
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