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Here’s a recipe for Butadon you can make with ingredients from Walmart:
Ingredients:
- Thinly sliced pork (300-400g): Look for pork shoulder, loin, or belly (sliced for stir-fry or shabu shabu) in the meat section.
- Onion (1/2): You’ll find this in the produce section.
- Eggs (2): Look for these in the dairy section, usually next to the milk.
- Sugar (1 tbsp)
- Soy sauce (3 tbsp)
- Mirin (1 tbsp) [Mirin is a Japanese sweet rice wine, but you can substitute with dry sherry or white wine + 1 tsp of sugar]
- Sake (1 tbsp) [Sake is a Japanese rice wine, but you can substitute with water or chicken broth]
- Short-grain rice (2 cups): This is usually in the rice aisle, look for varieties labeled “sushi rice” or “Japanese rice” の水 (mizു) (Water) (1 1/2 cups)
- Cooking oil (1 tbsp)
Instructions:
- Cook the rice: Rinse the rice in a strainer until the water runs clear. Add the rice and water to a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you don’t have a rice cooker, you can cook the rice on the stovetop using the absorption method: Bring the rice and water to a boil in a pot, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 17 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let steam for 10 minutes before serving.
- Marinate the pork: In a bowl, combine the sliced pork, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and sake (or substitutes). Let the pork marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for more flavorful pork.
- Prepare the onions: Slice the onion into thin strips.
- Cook the pork: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Push the onions to the side of the pan. Add the marinated pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make the sauce: While the pork is cooking, whisk together the leftover marinade in the bowl with a little bit of water to loosen it up. Pour the sauce over the pork in the pan and simmer for a minute or two, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Fry the eggs (optional): In a separate pan, heat a little bit of oil over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and fry them sunny side up or over easy, depending on your preference.
- Assemble the Butadon: Serve the cooked rice in bowls. Top with the cooked pork and onions, along with the sauce from the pan. Optionally, place a fried egg on top of each bowl.
Tips:
- You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or carrots. Add them to the pan with the onions and cook until softened.
- If you don’t have mirin, you can substitute with dry sherry or white wine + 1 tsp of sugar. Sake can be substituted with water or chicken broth.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar and soy sauce to your taste.
- For a richer flavor, you can use pork belly instead of pork shoulder or loin. Just be sure to cook it for a bit longer until the fat renders out.