This recipe brings together two perfectly matched ingredients—pork belly and Japanese daikon radish—in a simple, satisfying main dish. All it takes is a quick stir-fry in a skillet followed by a 10-minute simmer in mentsuyu (Japanese soup base), and you’re done.
The key to achieving deep, savory flavor in such a short time is using thinly-sliced pork and daikon. This allows both to cook through quickly and soak up the seasoning beautifully.
15 minutes
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PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 5 1/4 oz thinly-sliced pork belly
- 1 /3 daikon radish
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp. mentsuyu (3x concentrated)
- 1/2 tsp. grated ginger
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation
Cut the shaved pork belly into bite-sized pieces if necessary. Peel the daikon and slice into half-moon-shaped pieces about 1/8–3/16 inch (3–4 mm) thick.
- 1
Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pork and stir-fry until it is mostly cooked (about 80%).
- 2
Add the sliced daikon and stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes.
- 3
When the daikon edges start to turn translucent, add the water, mentsuyu, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then cover with a drop lid (otoshibuta). You can use parchment paper or a sheet of paper towel as a substitute. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Remove the drop lid, increase the heat slightly, and stir gently until the sauce is reduced or thickened to your liking.
- 5
Transfer to serving bowls and top with chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy!
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Tips & Notes
Sauté the daikon until the edges turn translucent before simmering—it will absorb more flavor this way.
For even better flavor, let the dish cool once and reheat before serving.
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