Delicious Butadon at Home (Using Thinly Sliced Pork Belly)
One Bowl Meal! Super Simple Butadon Recipe with Thinly Sliced Pork Belly (No Dashi Soy Sauce Needed)
A butadon worthy of a fancy restaurant! Introducing an easy-to-make butadon recipe right in your own kitchen. With thinly sliced pork belly from your fridge and basic seasonings, you can whip up an impressive rice bowl in just 5 minutes without any marinating hassle. The harmony of savory-sweet sauce, tender pork belly, and crisp vegetables will surely tantalize your taste buds. Try this magical recipe that makes a bowl of rice disappear in an instant!
Main Ingredients- 1 bowl warm rice
- 1 handful thinly sliced pork belly (approx. 100-150g)
- 1/4 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- Small piece of white part of green onion
- Small piece of green part of green onion
- 1 fresh egg yolk
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Special Donburi Sauce- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp mirin (or cooking sake)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of black pepper
For Stir-frying Pork Belly- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Optional Ingredients (For Extra Flavor!)- 1 shiitake mushroom
- A pinch of chili powder
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp mirin (or cooking sake)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of black pepper
For Stir-frying Pork Belly- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Optional Ingredients (For Extra Flavor!)- 1 shiitake mushroom
- A pinch of chili powder
- 1 shiitake mushroom
- A pinch of chili powder
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the onion. Finely chop the white and green parts of the green onion separately. If desired, thinly slice the shiitake mushroom. (Tip: If you want a simpler version, using just onion and green onion is perfectly delicious!)
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients: 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp mirin, 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well to create your donburi sauce in advance. (Tip: Having the sauce ready beforehand makes stir-frying much easier.)
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium heat without adding any oil. Add the thinly sliced pork belly and cook until it releases its own fat. Once the pink color disappears and the pork starts to turn golden brown, add 1 Tbsp of water and 1 Tbsp of sugar, and stir-fry together. (Tip: Adding sugar helps the pork caramelize beautifully!)
Step 4
Once the pork belly has rendered enough delicious fat, add all the prepared vegetables (onion, green onion, and shiitake mushroom if using) and stir-fry with the pork. Cook until the vegetables become translucent and slightly softened.
Step 5
When the vegetables are partially cooked, pour in all the prepared donburi sauce. Stir well with a spatula or chopsticks, ensuring the sauce evenly coats all ingredients, and let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy. (Tip: Avoid overcooking, as the pork can become tough. Stir-frying quickly over high heat is recommended.)
Step 6
Serve the beautifully stir-fried pork and vegetables over a bowl of warm rice. Carefully place the fresh egg yolk in the center. Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds. For a touch of color and a hint of spice, add a small pinch of chili powder. Your delicious Butadon is ready! (Tip: Chili powder is optional, but a tiny sprinkle adds a wonderful spicy kick.)
