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Japanese Char Siu Recipe

Delicious Japanese-style Char Siu, perfect for ramen or as a standalone dish.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg Pork Belly boneless
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce
  • ½ cup Mirin
  • ½ cup Sake
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 piece Ginger sliced

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. In a baking dish, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Place the pork belly in the dish, ensuring it is well-coated with the sauce.
  4. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours, basting occasionally.
  5. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes to allow the pork to caramelize.
  6. Let the pork rest before slicing. Serve with your favorite ramen or rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 500mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Char Siu, Japanese, Pork
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