Kumamoto Is A Bear Mascot (kumamoto Kumamon's Special)
Kumamoto is a bear mascot (Kumamoto Kumamon's Special) is a delightful dish inspired by the charming Kumamon bear mascot from Kumamoto, Japan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb thinly sliced pork belly
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 4 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sugar, garlic, and ginger to make the marinade.
- Add the pork belly slices to the marinade and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the marinated pork belly until browned and cooked through.
- Serve the pork belly over a bed of steamed white rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large bowl Frying pan
Tools
Knife Cutting board Grater
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kumamoto is a bear mascot dish with a side of pickled vegetables and miso soup for a complete Japanese meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle some sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top of the pork belly before serving.
Cost
$15