Miso Pork Belly Recipe
Recipe Overview
Overview
This Miso Pork Belly recipe is a delightful blend of flavors that will surely impress your family. The process begins with thinly slicing the pork belly, which can be made easier by freezing it beforehand. This tip is a game-changer for achieving those perfect, delicate slices. The marinade, made from miso paste, soy sauce, sake, mirin, and a touch of sugar, infuses the pork with a savory depth that is simply irresistible.
As the pork belly cooks, it transforms into a beautifully golden dish, while the addition of eggplant and carrots brings a lovely texture and color. The key is to stir and cook everything together, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Adding a bit of water and covering the pan ensures that the vegetables are perfectly tender without losing their vibrant color.
This dish is not just about the pork; it’s about the balance of flavors and textures. The miso and soy sauce create a rich, savory base, while the ginger and garlic add a fragrant kick. Serve this over a bed of rice, and you have a comforting meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. It’s a recipe that combines simplicity with deliciousness, making it a must-try for any home cook.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Thinly slice the pork belly.
Tip: If you freeze the pork belly then it’ll be much easier to slice!
Thinly slice the eggplant.
Thinly slice some carrot as well.
Add 2 tbsp miso paste.
Add 1.5 tbsp soy sauce.
Add 1.5 tbsp sake.
Add 1.5 tbsp mirin.
Add 2 tsp sugar.
Add 1 tbsp water.
Add in some diced ginger.
Add some diced garlic.
Mix well.
Heat up a pan on medium heat.
Add in the pork belly.
Stir and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: If you like the pork belly meaty, shorten the cooking time.
Remove some of the oil from the pan.
Add in the eggplants.
Tip: Add some olive oil if it gets too dry.
Add in the carrots.
Add in the sauce.
Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
Add in some green onion.
Add about 1/2 cup of water, cover with lid and cook for 5 minutes.
All done! This recipe goes great with rice.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Freezing pork belly before slicing makes it easier to cut thin pieces.
- •Miso paste adds a rich umami flavor to the dish.
- •Cooking the pork belly until golden brown enhances its flavor and texture.
- •Adding water and covering the pan helps steam the vegetables for better tenderness.
