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.

Kumamoto Is A Bear Mascot (kumamoto Kumamon's Special)

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

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sugar, garlic, and ginger to make the marinade.
  2. Add the pork belly slices to the marinade and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the marinated pork belly until browned and cooked through.
  4. 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