Teriyaki Pork Donburi
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
353 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Teriyaki Pork Donburi
Description
Teriyaki Pork Donburi combines thin pork loin chops that have been tenderized and seasoned with salt and black pepper, then coated in potato starch for a slight crispiness when cooked. The pork is cooked in a pan and simmered in a teriyaki sauce made from grated ginger, sake, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and toasted sesame oil, which creates a sweet and savory glaze. The dish is served over steamed Japanese short-grain rice, known for its sticky and plump texture, ideal for donburi bowls. Julienne-cut iceberg lettuce and sliced green onions add a fresh crunch, while cherry tomatoes provide a mild tang and color contrast.
The combination of the soft, cooked pork and the fresh crispness of the lettuce complements the rich teriyaki flavor. The preparation involves making the sauce separately, tenderizing the pork evenly for consistent cooking, and arranging fresh vegetables on the bowl just before serving. The balance of textures and flavors creates a filling and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pork loin chops boneless, ½-inch thick
- ¼ tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp potato starch or cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp neutral oil
For the Donburi Bowl
- 2 leaves iceberg lettuce
- 2 green onion or scallions
- 2 ervings Japanese short-grain rice about 1⅔ cups, 250 g per donburi serving, cooked
- 2 cherry tomato cut in half
For the Seasonings
- 1 knob ginger (1 inch, 2.5 cm)
- 2 Tbsp sake
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar unseasoned
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp sesame oil toasted
Instructions
- Before You Start: Gather all the ingredients. For the steamed rice, please note that 1½ cups (300 g, 2 rice cooker cups) of uncooked Japanese short-grain rice yield 4⅓ cups (660 g) of cooked rice, enough for 2 donburi servings (3⅓ cups, 500 g). See how to cook short-grain with a rice cooker, pot over the stove, Instant Pot, or donabe.
- Cut 2 leaves iceberg lettuce into julienne strips and 2 green onions/scallions into thin rounds.
- Slice 2 cloves garlic and grate 1 knob ginger.
- In a bowl, combine the seasonings ingredients: the grated ginger, 2 Tbsp sake, 2 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned), 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sugar, and ½ tsp toasted sesame oil. Whisk it all together.
- Pound 2 boneless pork loin chops (½-inch thick) to tenderize and make an equal thickness.
- Season the pork with ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Dust the pork with 1 Tbsp potato starch or cornstarch and remove the excess starch.
- In a nonstick frying pan, heat 1 Tbsp neutral oil on medium heat. While the oil is still cold, add the garlic slices and coat with the oil. Add the meat and cook until the bottom side is nicely browned.
- Flip it over, reduce the heat to medium low, and add the seasonings mixture. Cook, covered, for 5–7 minutes.
- Remove the lid and spoon some sauce over the pork a few times. Add the chopped green onions and remove the pan from the heat.
- Take out the meat and slice it into a few pieces. Serve 2 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice in a individual donburi bowls, and place the shredded lettuce on top.
- Place the teriyaki pork on top of the lettuce. Pour the pan sauce on top and garnish with 2 cherry tomatoes on the side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1045mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 243IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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