Follow these steps for perfect results
Pork belly
sliced
Cabbage
roughly cut
Japanese leek
sliced diagonally
Green pepper
deseeded, bite-sized
Garlic
chopped
Ginger
chopped
Cooking sake
Tian mian jiang
Oyster sauce
Soy sauce
Sugar
Chu-ka Aji stock paste
Sesame oil
Cooking sake
Soy sauce
Katakuriko
Slice the pork belly into bite-sized pieces.
Marinate the sliced pork belly for 15 minutes with cooking sake and soy sauce.
Combine Tian mian jiang, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and Chu-ka Aji stock paste.
Roughly cut the cabbage into pieces.
Deseed the green pepper and remove the stalk.
Cut the green pepper into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the Japanese leek diagonally into 3-cm pieces.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan.
Add the pork belly to the hot pan and brown it.
Once browned, transfer the pork belly to a plate.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan.
Add the chopped garlic and ginger to the pan and fry until fragrant.
Add the cabbage, green pepper, and leek to the pan.
Stir-fry the vegetables on high heat until slightly softened.
If the ingredients start to burn, add a splash of cooking sake.
Return the browned pork belly to the pan with the vegetables.
Add the combined flavoring ingredients (Tian mian jiang, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, Chu-ka Aji stock paste).
Stir-fry everything together over high heat until well coated with the sauce.
Turn off the heat.
Drizzle with sesame oil to finish.
Expert advice for the best results
Marinating the pork longer will enhance the flavor.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
Be careful not to overcook the vegetables.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
The pork can be marinated ahead of time.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
Serve with steamed rice.
Serve with a side of stir-fried greens.
Crisp and refreshing, complements the savory flavors.
The acidity cuts through the richness of the pork.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Represents family gatherings and shared meals.
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