Kakuni Don

Kakuni Don is a delightful Japanese breakfast bowl featuring tender, braised pork belly served over steamed rice, topped with a flavorful soy sauce glaze and fresh green onions. This dish combines rich flavors and a hearty protein punch, making it a perfect way to start your day.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 300 grams
• Soy sauce - 60 ml
• Mirin - 30 ml
• Sake - 30 ml
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Water - 300 ml
• Cooked white rice - 300 grams
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Cut the pork belly into 2-inch cubes and set aside.
2. In a large pot, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and water. Bring to a simmer.
3. Add the pork belly cubes to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
4. Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for about 1.5 hours, or until the pork is tender.
5. Once cooked, remove the pork belly and let it cool slightly. Strain the liquid and return it to the pot.
6. Increase the heat to medium-high and let the sauce reduce for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Return the pork belly to the pot, coating it with the sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Serve the cooked pork over a bed of steamed rice, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 620
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains iron and zinc, which are essential for a healthy immune system.

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