Name: Obihiro Pork Don (Obihiro Buta Don)
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: Water 2 tsp; Johakuto sugar 3½ Tbsp; Shredded Japanese leek for garnishing; Chopped spring onions (scallions) for garnishing; Mirin 2 Tbsp; Sake 2 Tbsp; Koikuchi soy sauce 3 Tbsp; Hot water 2 Tbsp; Pork belly or shoulder 350 g (12½ oz), thinly sliced; Salt for seasoning; Ground black pepper for seasoning; Canola oil for greasing; Steamed rice 400 g (14 oz)

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Donburi

By Aki Watanabe

Published 2022

About

Obihiro is a city in Hokkaido, where this dish was made famous. Use a fish grill to cook the pork. Alternatively, it is recommended to use charcoal heat to impart a smoky taste that is excellent with soy sauce.

Ingredients

Pork belly or shoulder 350 g (12½ oz), thinly sliced
Salt for seasoning

Method

Prepare sauce. Heat 2 Tbsp sugar and water over medium heat. When it turns a woody brown, turn off heat. Add hot water by letting it run down a wooden spatula. Stir well.
Stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and s