Chashu Don
Chashu Don is a comforting Japanese rice bowl (donburi) featuring tender, braised pork belly slices (chashu) served over a bed of steaming rice. The pork is typically simmered in a savory-sweet blend of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar until meltingly tender, and the dish is often garnished with scallions, pickled ginger, or a soft-boiled egg.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a hearty, energy-dense meal that is high in both carbohydrates from the rice and protein and fat from the pork belly. A standard serving provides a substantial amount of B vitamins, iron, and zinc, with a rough calorie estimate of 600-800 kcal depending on portion size and sauce richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 75 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 bowl (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Chashu Don is a beloved example of 'yoshoku' (Western-influenced Japanese cuisine) and is a staple of casual 'donburi' shops and ramen restaurant side menus. The technique of braising pork belly in a soy-based tare is also central to making ramen toppings, showcasing the interconnectedness of Japanese comfort foods.
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