Sweet & Crunchy Cabbage Pork Donburi: The Ultimate Fridge Clean-Out Recipe!
Sweet & Crunchy Cabbage Pork Donburi: The Ultimate Fridge Clean-Out Recipe!
Quick and Nutritious Donburi Made with Cabbage and Pork from Your Fridge
Introducing a nutritious and delicious one-bowl meal recipe that you can whip up using cabbage from your fridge. This dish perfectly balances the natural sweetness of cabbage with the rich flavor of pork, and its simple preparation makes it a hassle-free option even on busy days. This magical donburi is so good, even picky eaters will love it! Let’s get cooking!
Main Ingredients- Cabbage (300g, approx. 1/4 head): Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Ground Pork (300g): Marinate beforehand with pepper, salt, and minced garlic for extra flavor.
- Onion (1): Peel and finely dice.
- Carrot (1/2): Peel and finely dice to a similar size as the onion.
- Green Onion (1 stalk): Slice the white part thinly for aromatics and the green part into long shreds for garnish.
- Bell Pepper (1 piece, or Pimiento): Remove seeds and dice finely.
- Eggs (4): Fry to your preferred doneness (soft or hard-boiled).
- Cooked Rice (4 servings): Serve warm.
Seasonings- Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp)
- Oyster Sauce (1 Tbsp): Adds a rich umami flavor.
- Minced Garlic (1/2 Tbsp): Helps remove gamey odors and enhances flavor.
- Cooking Sake (or Mirin) (1 Tbsp): Tenderizes the meat and removes any porky smell.
- Sesame Oil (1 Tbsp): Adds a nutty aroma.
- Salt (1 tsp, or to taste): Use to adjust seasoning.
- Olive Oil (or cooking oil) (as needed): For stir-frying.
- Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp)
- Oyster Sauce (1 Tbsp): Adds a rich umami flavor.
- Minced Garlic (1/2 Tbsp): Helps remove gamey odors and enhances flavor.
- Cooking Sake (or Mirin) (1 Tbsp): Tenderizes the meat and removes any porky smell.
- Sesame Oil (1 Tbsp): Adds a nutty aroma.
- Salt (1 tsp, or to taste): Use to adjust seasoning.
- Olive Oil (or cooking oil) (as needed): For stir-frying.
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash and prepare all the vegetables for your donburi. Feel free to use any leftover vegetables from your fridge! Chop the cabbage into large pieces, dice the onion and carrot finely, and chop the bell pepper similarly. Slice the white part of the green onion thinly for fragrant oil, and cut the green part into long shreds for garnish. Prepare the eggs for frying.
Step 2
Thinly slice the white part of the green onion. This will be used to create a fragrant oil for the dish.
Step 3
Peel the onion and dice it into small, approximately 0.5cm cubes. Dicing finely will result in a softer texture when stir-fried.
Step 4
Dice the carrot into small cubes, similar in size to the onion. This adds a lovely color and texture to the donburi, enhancing its overall appeal.
Step 5
Remove the seeds from the bell pepper (or pimiento) and dice it finely, along with the onion and carrot. This mix of colorful vegetables will make the dish visually appealing and add more depth of flavor.
Step 6
Heat a wide pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of olive oil (or cooking oil). Let the oil heat up properly before proceeding.
Step 7
Add the thinly sliced white parts of the green onion to the pan and sauté over low heat until fragrant and golden, creating an aromatic green onion oil. It’s important to cook the green onions slowly to extract their sweetness into the oil.
Step 8
Once the green onion oil is fragrant, add the pre-marinated ground pork. If you haven’t marinated it yet, mix the pork with pepper, salt, and minced garlic beforehand for best results. Stir-fry until the pork is no longer pink.
Step 9
After the pork is browned, turn the heat up to high and stir-fry quickly. Stir-frying on high heat prevents the meat from becoming watery and locks in its flavor.
Step 10
Add the diced onion to the pan and stir-fry with the pork. The onion will start to turn translucent and release its sweetness as it cooks.
Step 11
Next, add the chopped cabbage, diced bell pepper, and carrot to the pan. Stir-fry everything together over high heat. The key is to stir-fry quickly to maintain the vegetables’ crispness. Avoid overcooking, as they will become mushy.
Step 12
Once the vegetables are slightly tender-crisp, reduce the heat to medium. It’s now time to add the seasonings and let the flavors meld together.
Step 13
Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, minced garlic, cooking sake, and sesame oil. Mix everything well to coat the ingredients evenly. Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed. Continue to stir-fry for about 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully penetrate the ingredients.
Step 14
While the topping is cooking, fry the eggs in a separate pan or on the side. Fry them to your desired level of doneness – sunny-side up for a runny yolk or fully cooked.
Step 15
Your delicious cabbage and pork topping is ready! The combination of abundant vegetables and savory pork looks incredibly appetizing.
Step 16
Serve the warm rice in a bowl, then generously spoon the stir-fried cabbage and pork mixture over the rice. Top with a freshly fried egg for a complete, nutritious, and incredibly tasty Cabbage Pork Donburi!
