Making Chashu Rice Bowl: Chashu-don (Whole Pork Belly)

hello everyone!

Today, a special dish that you can easily make at home

I will introduce you to Japanese cuisine.

It is Chashu-don, or Chashu rice bowl.

What is Chashudon?

One of the Japanese dishes, pork belly marinated in soy sauce,

After boiling thoroughly in a sauce made of sugar, water, etc.

It's a rice bowl dish served over rice.

It is also famous as a meat topping for Japanese ramen.

It has a soft and salty taste that is excellent,

It tastes even better with rice.

Especially convenient in a busy daily life, but

When you want to prepare a wonderful meal,

Or when you want to prepare a special dish on the weekend

It's a perfect fit.

So, starting now

Shall we start making Chashu and Chashu-don?

First, please prepare a whole pork belly.

After removing moisture from the purchased whole pork belly with a kitchen towel,

Sprinkle a little pepper on the surface to season it.

Seasoned whole pork belly about 30 minutes before cooking

It is a good idea to take it out and let it get rid of the cold.

Wash the scallions thoroughly and shake off the water,

Cut into 2-3cm lengths and prepare.

Prepare whole garlic cloves, and cut the green onions in half.

I'm going to make the Chashu-don sauce.

7 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons anchovy fish sauce,

1/3 teaspoon ginger, 2 tablespoons cooking wine,

2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar)

Add 10 swirls of pepper and mix well.

I'm going to grill some pork belly.

Coat the pan with cooking oil and preheat it over medium heat.

Place the whole pork belly in the pan with the skin side down.

First, fry one side until golden brown.

Grill all four sides.

At this time, maintain a medium heat.

The cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the pork belly.

It may vary, so check the condition of the meat

Please check while baking.

Green onions and whole garlic cloves in the oil rendered from the pork belly

Please put them in together and bake them~~

After roasting garlic, green onions, etc. together,

Boiling it brings out the flavor even more.

OMG~~ The smell alone is insane.. haha

Pour in 400ml of water, and pour in the seasoning sauce.

Please close the lid and boil it.

Once it boils, reduce the heat to medium-low, and

So that the marinade is evenly coated on the whole pork belly

Simmer while flipping occasionally.

Please skim off the oil and foam that rise to the surface from time to time.

If you simmer it like this for about 40 minutes

The pork belly absorbs color and becomes tender.

To bring out the moist and soft texture

Using a torch or frying pan

It can also add a smoky flavor.

Even if you just eat pork belly braised in sauce

It's really delicious :)

After putting rice in a bowl and topping it with chives,

Please place the thinly sliced pork belly on top.

Try the boiled soy sauce as well.

Please pour it over the meat... It'll be glistening~~

Tender, soft, and with a sweet and salty charm

The combination of soy sauce and pork

They really go well together.

The finished Chashu-don tastes best when eaten warm.

The rich flavor and tender texture of the chashu

It goes really well with rice!

Especially on rainy days or when you are feeling a bit down,

The comfort this warm bowl provides is

I can't even put it into words.

If you sit around with your family and share it

The taste will be doubled, right?

You can also top with an egg yolk according to your preference and mix it well.

If you mix it all together and eat it…

Chashudon is a dish made with care, but

The process isn't difficult, so anyone can easily

It is a menu you can take on.

It is healthier to make and eat it yourself at home,

You can enjoy a delicious and abundant meal!

You too, this evening,

Try preparing a special meal with Chashu-don.

You will fall in love with its rich flavor.

Have a cool summer, everyone!

I'll be back next time with even tastier and easier recipes.

Thank you!