Name: Pork Shigureni With Sesame Recipe Japanese Cooking 101
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb pork belly, thinly sliced; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sake (Japanese rice wine); 1 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; Green onions, chopped for garnish; Steamed white rice, to serve

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sesame seeds. Toast them for a few minutes until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced pork belly and cook until it is browned and crispy, stirring occasionally.
Once the pork is cooked, add the sliced onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Continue sautéing until the onions are softened and translucent.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar to create the sauce. Pour this sauce over the pork and onions in the skillet.
Stir everything together, ensuring the pork and onions are coated evenly in the sauce. Allow it to simmer for a few more minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
Once the sauce has reduced slightly and coats the pork nicely, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the dish. Give it a final toss to incorporate the seeds throughout.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the Pork Shigureni with Sesame to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped green onions for a pop of color and freshness.
Serve the dish hot alongside steamed white rice, allowing the fragrant flavors to mingle on your plate.

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