Jul 14 2026
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Kakuni Recipe

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Time4h
Serves4

Slow Braised Pork Belly, Stewed Amberjack Sashimi, House-Made XO Sauce, Cucumber, Crispy Garlic

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Ingredients

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Pork Belly

Amberjack Sashimi

House-Made XO Sauce

Cucumber and Crispy Garlic

Method

Pork Belly

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork Belly

    Season the pork belly with salt and black pepper on all sides. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Braise the Pork Belly

    In a large pot, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, sliced ginger, and smashed garlic. Add the pork belly, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours, until the pork is tender.

  3. 3

    Cool and Slice

    Once cooked, remove the pork belly and let it cool. Slice into 1-inch thick pieces.

Amberjack Sashimi

  1. 4

    Prepare the Amberjack

    Slice the amberjack fillet into thin pieces. Arrange on a plate and garnish with lemon slices and a sprinkle of salt. Serve with wasabi on the side.

House-Made XO Sauce

  1. 5

    Soak the Dried Seafood

    Soak dried scallops and dried shrimp in warm water for 30 minutes until softened. Drain and chop.

  2. 6

    Fry the Aromatics

    In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, shallots, chopped scallops, and shrimp. Sauté until golden and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 7

    Add Chili Flakes

    Stir in chili flakes and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Cucumber and Crispy Garlic

  1. 8

    Prepare the Cucumber

    Thinly slice the cucumber and place it in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.

  2. 9

    Fry the Garlic

    In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add thinly sliced garlic and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

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