🍽️ A hearty bowl dish featuring whole pork belly marinated in soju to eliminate gamey odors, then simmered in a savory soy sauce infused with sweet flavors from onions and garlic, served with boiled eggs.
Place the whole pork belly in a pot and pour in the entire bottle of soju. Soak for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Mix together 3 cups of water, 1 cup of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup to prepare the soy sauce marinade.
Cut the onion in half and press firmly with your hands to extract juice, massaging until the liquid comes out.
Add the prepared soy sauce marinade, sliced onion, garlic (some whole, some crushed), whole peppercorns, and bay leaf into the pot with the soaked pork belly and soju.
Bring to a boil over high heat with the lid open. Once boiling, flip the pork belly and reduce heat to medium. Partially cover the lid and simmer gently.
Boil the eggs in hot water for 5 to 7 minutes to achieve soft-boiled consistency, then transfer to cold water to cool. Peel and add to the simmering pot.
Remove the pork belly once the sauce has fully penetrated and the meat is cooked through. Let it cool completely before slicing to your desired thickness.
Mix a small amount of starch slurry into the remaining braising liquid to thicken it into a glossy sauce.
Serve by placing rice in a bowl, topping with sliced pork belly and halved braised eggs, then pouring the thickened sauce over the top.
Soak the whole pork belly in soju for at least 30 minutes.
Simmer the pork belly, onions, garlic, and boiled eggs together in the soy sauce marinade over medium heat.
Cool the cooked pork belly, slice it, and arrange it on rice with the eggs and sauce.
Cooking tips 💡
Use the fatty cut with skin attached to maintain shape when slicing after long cooking.
Always let the meat cool completely before slicing—cutting while hot causes it to break apart and lose its neat appearance.
Using brown sugar instead of white sugar gives a deeper color and richer flavor during simmering.
Recommended for 🙋
⭐Those who want to successfully recreate an authentic Japanese-style char siu rice bowl at home.
⭐People looking for a meat dish that delivers both visual appeal and exceptional taste, perfect for impressing guests.