Charshu Don Recipe
Japanese roast pork, pickled radish, and scallions served with sweet soy dashi over rice
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Ingredients
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For the Charshu (Roast Pork)
For the Pickled Radish
For the Sweet Soy Dashi
For Serving
Method
Charshu Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sliced ginger until combined.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Place the pork belly in a resealable bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the pork. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- 3
- 4
Slice the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice it thinly.
Pickled Radish Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Pickling Brine
In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- 6
Pickle the Radish
Add the sliced daikon radish to the brine, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for several hours.
Sweet Soy Dashi Preparation
- 7
Assembly and Serving
- 8
Serve the Charshu Don
In a bowl, place a serving of cooked rice, top with sliced charshu, pickled radish, and drizzle with sweet soy dashi. Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.