Jul 14 2026
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Buta Kakuni Recipe

Inspired by Mikuni
Time2h 30m
Serves4

Pork belly cubes cooked in sweet soy broth, baby bok choy, green onion

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare Pork Belly

    Cut the pork belly into 2-inch cubes and blanch them in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove and drain.

  2. 2

    Make the Broth

    In a large pot, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, water, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pork Belly

    Add the blanched pork belly to the pot. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 2 hours, or until the pork is tender.

  4. 4

    Add Bok Choy

    In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the baby bok choy to the pot and allow to cook until just tender.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.

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