Juicy pork slices wrapped around cheesy peppers, pan-fried until crisp and coated in savory yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) sauce — simple, flavorful, and utterly satisfying!
The combination of melted cheese, tender pork, and sweet-salty BBQ glaze makes this dish irresistible.
Perfect with a bowl of rice for a quick weeknight meal!
15 minutes
Rinaty
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.
- 8 thin pork belly slices
- 4 Japanese piman peppers (or substitute with 1 green bell pepper)
- 8 tbsp. shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- All-purpose flour, as needed
- Vegetable oil, as needed
- 3 tbsp. Yakiniku sauce (Japanese BBQ sauce, medium-spicy)
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
If using piman peppers: Slice each piman pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and white membranes. Fill each half with shredded cheese, then wrap tightly with a slice of pork belly.
If substituting with green bell peppers: Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and slice into eighths. Carefully layer shredded cheese on each slice and wrap tightly with a slice of pork belly.
- 2
Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper, then coat evenly with flour.
- 3
Lightly oil a frying pan and place the rolls seam-side down. Heat over medium and cook for 7–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is browned and cooked through.
- 4
Pour in the yakiniku sauce and toss until the rolls are evenly coated and glossy.
- 5
Transfer to a plate and enjoy hot. Delicious as-is or with freshly steamed rice!
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Tips & Notes
・Make sure the pork is fully cooked before adding the sauce.
・If you don’t have yakiniku sauce, mix equal parts (1 tbsp. each) soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar for a simple homemade glaze.
・Try using red or yellow bell peppers for extra color and sweetness!
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