Buta Don (Japanese Pork Rice Bowl)

Name: Buta Don (Japanese Pork Rice Bowl)
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 300g sliced pork; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1/4 cup sake (or rice wine vinegar); 1/4 cup mirin; 1/2 tbsp sugar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; pinch of dashi powder (or stock powder); salt and pepper (to taste)

by Carol Ranas January 29, 2024

written by Carol Ranas January 29, 2024 1 minutes read

Rice Bowls are a staple comfort food in Asian cooking. In this post, I will share the recipe for a dish that has constantly rotated in our house. It is simple and fast. There are no special skills needed, though you need a few Asian staple ingredients that can be found in any Asian grocery store.

Buta Don (Japanese Pork Rice Bowl)
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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Cooking Time: 20 20

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

300g sliced pork

1 medium onion, sliced

1/4 cup sake (or rice wine vinegar)

1/4 cup mirin

1/2 tbsp sugar

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup water

pinch of dashi powder (or stock powder)

salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS:

Saute the onion with a little bit of oil until caramelized. Season it with a little salt and pepper.

Slowly add the sake and let the alcohol evaporate for a few minutes before adding the mirin, soy sauce, sugar, dashi, and water.

Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes then add the pork slices.

Let it simmer for 10 minutes until the pork is cooked. (I use hotpot-style sliced meat so it cooks fast)

Serve it on top of a bowl of rice. You can garnish it with sesame seeds, sliced scallions, or fried eggs. ENJOY! ☺️

Notes

*measurements are provided as a guide, adjust according to you taste. Asian style cooking usually do not measure the seasonings, we often season based on how we feel. I know this is not helpful for people learning how to cook, but we usually cook dishes often on a rotation basis to familiarize us on its taste and adjust ingredients based on our palate.

Let me know if you tried this recipe, and comment if you liked it!

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Carol Ranas

I am a Pinay Stay-at-Home Mom, currently crafting lifestyle content that revolves around our vibrant life in Europe. Originating from the beautiful Philippines, I find myself navigating the complexity of family life in a land far from our hometown.

Buta Don (Japanese Pork Rice Bowl)

Buta Don (Japanese Pork Rice Bowl)

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