Super Easy Cabbage and Pork Belly Rice Bowl: Ready in 10 Minutes!
Super Easy Cabbage and Pork Belly Rice Bowl: Ready in 10 Minutes!
Clear Out Your Fridge! A Satisfying Meal with Cabbage and Pork Belly Rice Bowl
A perfect pairing of crisp cabbage and savory pork belly! This super easy Cabbage and Pork Belly Rice Bowl recipe, featuring a sweet and salty special sauce, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for busy lunches or dinners. Enhance the flavor further by adding a fried egg or some chopped green onions.
Main Ingredients (Serves 2)- Pork belly slices (thinly sliced) 3 handfuls (approx. 300g)
- Cabbage 1/4 head (shredded into 2 handfuls)
Special Rice Bowl Sauce- Soy sauce 4 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup) 4 Tbsp
- Mirin (cooking wine) 4 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 4 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup) 4 Tbsp
- Mirin (cooking wine) 4 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, heat a pan and cook the thinly sliced pork belly until it’s golden brown on both sides. Be careful not to overcook it until it becomes too crispy and tough; aim for a tender texture. Once cooked, set the pork belly aside on a separate plate.
Step 2
Shred the cabbage as thinly as possible. For two servings, about two handfuls of shredded cabbage is appropriate. Thinly shredded cabbage absorbs the sauce better and has a softer texture.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious rice bowl sauce. In a bowl, combine 4 Tbsp of soy sauce, 4 Tbsp of oligosaccharide, 4 Tbsp of mirin, and 2 Tbsp of minced garlic. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Step 4
Add the shredded cabbage to the sauce bowl. Gently stir-fry the cabbage in the sauce until it just begins to wilt, ensuring it’s coated well. Don’t overcook it until it becomes mushy; just letting it soften slightly is key.
Step 5
Once the cabbage has slightly wilted, add all the pre-cooked pork belly slices back into the pan. Stir-fry everything together for about 2-3 more minutes, or until the pork belly is coated in the sauce and has a appetizing brown color. See how simple it is?
Step 6
Serve the warm, fluffy rice in bowls. Generously top the rice with the stir-fried cabbage and pork belly. If you like, carefully place a fresh egg yolk on top and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Adding some thinly sliced green onions if you have them will enhance the aroma and flavor beautifully.
