Pork_Kakuni

Pork ‘Kakuni’ is not super easy dish to cook and long slow cooking is required, and that is not suitable for busy life style. If you have a pressure cooker, Pork ‘Kakuni’ is quick and easy.

Makes

4 Servings

Ingredients

800g Pork Belly Block (Boneless)
1 cup Water
1 to 2 small pieces Ginger *thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Sake (Rice Wine)
2 tablespoons Sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons Soy Sauce

Method
  1. Place Water, Ginger, Sake (Rice Wine), Sugar and Soy Sauce in a pressure cooker.
  2. Cut Pork Belly into 5cm cubes and add to the pressure cooker.
  3. Cook for about 20 minutes under pressure. When the lid can be removed, simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens.
  4. *If you don’t have a pressure cooker: Add slightly more Water, cover with a lid, and cook over medium low heat for 2 to 3 hours OR until the meat is absolutely tender.