Easy Pork Belly Rice Bowl Made with Cuckoo Twin Pressure Cooker
Super Easy Pork Belly Rice Bowl Recipe Using the Open Cooking Feature of the Cuckoo Twin Pressure Cooker
Hello everyone! A hearty meal is the foundation of strength. Today, I’m sharing a recipe for ‘Pork Belly Rice Bowl’ made with the Cuckoo Twin Pressure Cooker, perfect for a satisfying meal. The Cuckoo Twin Pressure Cooker can cook rice with a chewy and firm texture using the 2-atmosphere ultra-high pressure mode, and soft, moist dishes with the high-power IH non-pressure mode. The non-pressure mode, in particular, helps preserve the crisp texture of ingredients. In today’s recipe, we’ll utilize the ‘Open Cooking’ feature, which allows you to open the lid and add ingredients anytime during non-pressure cooking, to create a delicious pork belly rice bowl where the rice and pork belly meld together moistly. Complete a wonderful meal effortlessly with just one rice cooker! *This recipe was sponsored by the product.
Rice Cooker Ingredients
- 2 cups rice
- Water (up to the ‘2’ mark on the rice cup)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the main ingredient for the topping, thinly sliced pork belly, the rice for cooking, the onion to be stir-fried with it, and the chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds for garnish. Adjust the amount of rice and water according to your rice cooker model.
Step 2
To remove any gamey smell from the pork belly, lay out paper towels, place the pork belly slices on top, and sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons of cooking wine. Cover with another layer of paper towels and let it sit for about 5 minutes to allow the blood to be absorbed. Afterward, remove the paper towels.
Step 3
Thinly slice the onion. Finely chop the green onions, preparing them for garnish.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the sauce to add savory flavor to the rice bowl. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce (or feel free to use 2 tablespoons of mentsuyu!), 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of mirin, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic. Stir well to combine the ingredients and set the sauce aside.
Step 5
Add the sliced onions and the drained pork belly to the prepared sauce. Gently mix them together by hand, ensuring the sauce coats everything evenly. Let it marinate for a short while, about 10 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6
For the rice, it’s best to rinse it quickly in a sieve under running water. Discard the first water, as it may contain impurities, and rinse about two to three more times until the water runs clear. Drain the rinsed rice thoroughly.
Step 7
Place the 2 cups of drained rice into the inner pot of the Cuckoo Twin Pressure Cooker. Add water up to the ‘2’ mark indicated on the rice cup. You can adjust the amount of water based on the type of rice or your preferred rice texture.
Step 8
Close the rice cooker lid. Turn the pressure control knob on the outside of the cooker to the ‘Non-Pressure’ (무압) mode. Then, press the ‘Non-Pressure Cooking’ (무압 취사) button to start cooking the rice.
Step 9
You’ll see ‘Non-Pressure White Rice’ (무압 백미) displayed on the cooker’s screen. The Cuckoo Twin Pressure Cooker is unique for allowing you to choose between high-pressure and non-pressure modes. The non-pressure mode is ideal for cooking dishes where you want to preserve the texture of the ingredients.
Step 10
About 20 minutes after the cooking cycle begins, the cooker will announce that the ‘Open Cooking’ feature can be used. Press the center button to open the lid. The lid lock will be released after approximately 1 minute.
Step 11
The lid opens in a shape resembling two overlapping ‘L’s, and an announcement says, ‘Please open the lid.’ You can now peek inside the rice cooker.
Step 12
The rice, cooked in non-pressure mode, appears moist yet fluffy and perfectly cooked. You can expect a wonderfully soft texture with each grain of rice.
Step 13
Now, spread the marinated pork belly and onions evenly over the top of the rice. When using the Open Cooking feature, you must close the lid again within 3 minutes of opening it for the cooking process to continue normally. If more than 3 minutes pass, the cooking may be canceled, so be mindful of the time.
Step 14
Once you close the lid again and the cooking completes, you’ll see that the pork belly and onions placed on top have cooked beautifully and are moist. The heat from the rice cooker tenderizes the meat.
Step 15
Using a spatula, gently mix the rice with the pork belly and onions. Be careful not to mash the rice grains.
Step 16
Finally, sprinkle the chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds over the top for garnish, and your delicious Pork Belly Rice Bowl is complete! Isn’t it amazing how you can enjoy such a simple yet wonderful meal with just one rice cooker? Enjoy while it’s warm!
