Butadon
Japanese

Butadon

Tender pork belly simmered in a savory-sweet sauce, served over steamed rice.

Easy25 min

Where it comes from

Hailing from Tokachi in Hokkaido, Butadon showcases the local preference for rich, hearty flavors with its roots in the region's agricultural and pork farming practices.

On the Palate

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What goes into it

Proteins

Grains & Staples

Sauces & Condiments

How it's made

  1. 1

    Slice pork belly and onions thinly.

  2. 2

    Create a sauce with soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.

  3. 3

    Simmer pork and onions in the sauce until tender.

  4. 4

    Serve pork mixture over a bowl of steamed rice.

  5. 5

    Garnish with chopped green onions.

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