Ingredients and Weight:
- Tonkatsu Sauce: 500 ml (bottled, available in supermarkets)
- Pork belly: 500 grams (sliced into thin pieces)
- Low-sodium chicken broth: 2 cups
- White onions: 1 (chopped)
- Garlic cloves: 3 (minced)
- Brown sugar: 3 tablespoons
- Ketchup: 1/4 cup
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the pork belly slices and cook for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the brown sugar and continue cooking for another minute.
- Pour the Tonkatsu sauce into the pan and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the ketchup and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Remove from heat and pour over the cooked pork belly.
- Serve with steamed rice or as a dipping sauce for other dishes.
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- This dish is a fusion of Japanese and American flavors, with the sweet and savory Tonkatsu sauce paired with pork belly.
- The sauce is rich, sweet, and slightly spicy, making it a great accompaniment to pork dishes or as a dipping sauce.
- Easy to prepare, yet tastes luxurious.
User Comments:
- "The Tonkatsu sauce was amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and spicy." - John Doe
- "This dish was a hit with my family. The pork belly was tender and the sauce was delicious." - Jane Smith
- "I love how easy this recipe is to make, yet it tastes like a five-star dish." - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use thinly sliced pork belly for best results.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Tonkatsu sauce is quite sweet, so be mindful not to add too much sugar or ketchup if you want to balance the sweetness.
