Buta Don

Buta Don is a savory Japanese rice bowl featuring tender, marinated pork served over fluffy white rice, topped with scallions and a hint of sesame. This high-protein dish is both satisfying and packed with flavor, making it a perfect meal for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Pork belly or pork loin - 300 grams
• Cooked white rice - 300 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Sake - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Slice the pork into thin strips, about 1 cm wide.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
3. Add the pork strips to the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
4. While the pork is marinating, prepare the cooked white rice and keep it warm.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated pork, discarding the excess marinade.
6. Stir-fry the pork for about 5-7 minutes or until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
7. To serve, place a generous portion of rice in each bowl, top with the stir-fried pork, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the green onions and rice.

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