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Butadon Recipe

Japanese · Main course · 25 min total

Butadon is a Japanese pork bowl featuring thinly sliced pork belly simmered in a sweet-savory soy-based sauce, served over steamed rice. This quick and easy recipe brings the flavors of a Japanese diner to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

• 200g thinly sliced pork belly
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup dashi or water
• 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
• 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
• Shichimi togarashi (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and dashi (or water) to make the sauce.
2. Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced pork belly and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove pork and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
4. Return the pork to the pan, pour the sauce over, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning the pork occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the meat.
5. Divide the steamed rice between two bowls. Top with the pork and onion, and drizzle any remaining sauce over the top.
6. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For best results, use thinly sliced pork belly (available at Asian markets) or substitute with pork loin if preferred.
• If you don't have mirin or sake, you can substitute with a mixture of dry sherry and a pinch of sugar.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or pan.

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