You can make super tender kakuni in a rice cooker! The melt-in-your-mouth texture without a pressure cooker is amazing♪
Ingredients
3 servings- Pork belly block300-400g
- Eggs3
- ★Grated ginger1 piece
- ★Water400 cc
- ★Sake100 cc
- ★Soy sauce4 tbsp
- ★Sugar3 tbsp
Directions
90 min- 1
Cut the pork belly block to your preferred thickness and sear it in a frying pan until golden and aromatic.
- 2
Add all the ★ seasonings to the rice cooker, then add the seared pork belly block and press the cook button.
- 3
While the first cooking cycle runs, boil the eggs. This step is optional if you prefer.
- 4
Once the first cycle is complete, add the boiled eggs and press the cook button again to allow the flavors to blend.
- 5
When the second cycle finishes, the pork belly will be melt-in-your-mouth tender. If cooking is incomplete, open the lid after about 1 hour to check the progress.
- 6
If you're not eating the dish immediately, transfer it to a pot with its broth and reheat just before serving.
- 7
Avoid keeping it on the warm setting for extended periods, as the liquid will evaporate and the meat may become tough or burnt.
- 8
Some rice cookers may not allow certain ingredients. Always check the instruction manual before cooking.
Tips
Some rice cookers may continue cooking until all liquid evaporates. Check after about 1 hour and adjust if needed. Don't forget to check during cooking to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories483 kcal
- Protein20.7 g
- Fat36.7 g
- Carbs12.7 g
- Sodium2.2 g
You can make super tender kakuni in a rice cooker! The melt-in-your-mouth texture without a pressure cooker is amazing♪
Ingredients
3 servings- Pork belly block300-400g
- Eggs3
- ★Grated ginger1 piece
- ★Water400 cc
- ★Sake100 cc
- ★Soy sauce4 tbsp
- ★Sugar3 tbsp
Directions
90 min- 1
Cut the pork belly block to your preferred thickness and sear it in a frying pan until golden and aromatic.
- 2
Add all the ★ seasonings to the rice cooker, then add the seared pork belly block and press the cook button.
- 3
While the first cooking cycle runs, boil the eggs. This step is optional if you prefer.
- 4
Once the first cycle is complete, add the boiled eggs and press the cook button again to allow the flavors to blend.
- 5
When the second cycle finishes, the pork belly will be melt-in-your-mouth tender. If cooking is incomplete, open the lid after about 1 hour to check the progress.
- 6
If you're not eating the dish immediately, transfer it to a pot with its broth and reheat just before serving.
- 7
Avoid keeping it on the warm setting for extended periods, as the liquid will evaporate and the meat may become tough or burnt.
- 8
Some rice cookers may not allow certain ingredients. Always check the instruction manual before cooking.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories483 kcal
- Protein20.7 g
- Fat36.7 g
- Carbs12.7 g
- Sodium2.2 g
Tips
Some rice cookers may continue cooking until all liquid evaporates. Check after about 1 hour and adjust if needed. Don't forget to check during cooking to prevent burning.