Pairs well with Char-siu Pork for Ramen

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Char-siu Pork for Ramen

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A delicious topping for ramen, featuring seasoned and slow-cooked pork.

04:00:00 total

Serves 4

medium

Meat Main Course

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Ingredients

  1. Boston butt - 500g (500g, can also use belly part)
  2. Green onion - 1 (Green part only)
  3. Ginger - 2-3 slices (sliced)
  4. Garlic - 1 clove (crushed)
  5. Soy sauce - 150ml
  6. Mirin - 100ml
  7. Saké - 100ml
  8. Sugar - 1 tablespoon
  9. Salt - 1 teaspoon
  10. Water - 50ml
  11. Bonito stock soup - 50ml (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the Pork: Rub salt into the Boston butt to season it, then slowly sear the outside.
  2. Make Char siu Sauce: Combine green onion (green part), ginger slices, crushed garlic, saké, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a pot. Heat on low until warm, then turn off before it boils.
  3. Cook the Pork: Wrap the pork with a paper towel, place it in a ziploc bag with the sauce, removing the air from the bag. Cook in a rice cooker filled with boiled water on 'keep warm' setting for 3-4 hours. Refrigerate for half a day before slicing.
  4. Prepare for Serving: Slice the pork as desired for topping the ramen.

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