Savory Pork Sukiyaki Delight
Experience a hearty and flavorful Sukiyaki, a delightful dish that brings together friends and family around the table. Traditionally prepared on a hot plate, this interactive meal encourages everyone to partake in the cooking process. Featuring tender, perfectly sliced pork loin and an array of fresh vegetables, all simmered in a rich, sweet sauce made from sake and soy sauce, this dish is not just a meal but an occasion. Served over a bed of sticky sushi rice, our Savory Pork Sukiyaki Delight promises to be a memorable culinary experience filled with warmth and laughter, making it a perfect centerpiece for any gathering.
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Thinly sliced pork loin
1 1/2 lbs. (Flash freeze for 30 minutes for easier slicing)
Crimini mushrooms
12 ounces (Clean and slice if desired)
Enoki mushrooms
6 - 8 ounces (Trim the roots)
Green onions
2 bunches (Remove greens and cut into 1-inch pieces)
Napa cabbage
1/2 head (Roughly chopped)
Baby carrots
1 1/2 cups (Cut into quarters)
Firm tofu
12 ounces (Cut into bite-sized cubes)
Konnyaku noodles
9 ounces (Rinse and drain)
Oil
1 tablespoon (For cooking)
Shoyu (soy sauce)
2/3 cup (For the Sukiyaki sauce)
Sake
6 tablespoons (For the Sukiyaki sauce)
Brown sugar
2/3 cup (For the Sukiyaki sauce)
Water
1 1/2 cups (For the Sukiyaki sauce)
Instructions
1
Start by flash freezing the pork loin for 30 minutes to firm it up, making slicing easier and more precise.
2
Prepare all the vegetables: clean and slice the crimini mushrooms, trim the roots of the enoki mushrooms, chop the napa cabbage, cut the baby carrots into quarters, and cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
3
In a bowl, mix together the shoyu, sake, brown sugar, and water to create the Sukiyaki sauce.
4
Heat a large skillet or hot plate over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
5
Once the oil is hot, add a few pieces of the sliced pork and stir them around to sear slightly.
6
Pour about 1/3 inch of the prepared Sukiyaki sauce into the skillet, integrating it with the meat.
7
Gently pile the meat, tofu, konnyaku noodles, and all the prepared vegetables into the skillet.
8
Allow the ingredients to cook down for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is cooked through and tender.
9
Once cooked, serve the Sukiyaki over a bed of sticky sushi-style rice, and repeat the cooking process with any remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Pork Sukiyaki Delight?
Savory Pork Sukiyaki Delight is a hearty and flavorful Japanese hot pot dish featuring thinly sliced pork and fresh vegetables simmered in a sweet and savory sauce.
What kind of meat is used in this recipe?
This recipe uses 1 1/2 lbs of thinly sliced pork loin.
How should I prepare the pork for easier slicing?
Flash freeze the pork loin for 30 minutes to firm it up, which allows for more precise and easier slicing.
What are the main vegetables included in this sukiyaki?
The vegetables include crimini mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, green onions, napa cabbage, and baby carrots.
How do I prepare the crimini mushrooms?
Clean the 12 ounces of crimini mushrooms and slice them if desired.
How should the enoki mushrooms be prepared?
Simply trim the roots off the 6 to 8 ounces of enoki mushrooms.
How are the green onions cut for this dish?
Remove the greens and cut the remaining portions into 1-inch pieces.
What is the preparation method for the napa cabbage?
Use 1/2 head of napa cabbage and roughly chop it into pieces.
How should the baby carrots be sliced?
Cut the 1 1/2 cups of baby carrots into quarters.
What type of tofu is recommended for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 12 ounces of firm tofu cut into bite-sized cubes.
How do I prepare the konnyaku noodles?
Rinse and drain the 9 ounces of konnyaku noodles before adding them to the skillet.
What ingredients are in the Sukiyaki sauce?
The sauce consists of shoyu (soy sauce), sake, brown sugar, and water.
What is the ratio for the Sukiyaki sauce?
Mix 2/3 cup shoyu, 6 tablespoons sake, 2/3 cup brown sugar, and 1 1/2 cups of water.
What is shoyu?
Shoyu is a Japanese-style soy sauce.
How much oil is needed for cooking?
You will need 1 tablespoon of oil to sear the pork.
At what temperature should I heat the skillet?
Heat a large skillet or hot plate over medium-high heat.
What is the first step in the skillet?
Once the oil is hot, add a few pieces of pork and stir to sear them slightly.
When do I add the sukiyaki sauce?
Pour about 1/3 inch of the prepared sauce into the skillet after searing the first few pieces of meat.
How do I assemble the ingredients in the pan?
Gently pile the meat, tofu, noodles, and all vegetables into the skillet after the initial sauce is added.
How long does the sukiyaki need to cook?
Allow the ingredients to cook down for several minutes until everything is tender and cooked through.
What is the best way to serve this dish?
Serve the sukiyaki over a bed of sticky sushi-style rice.
Can I cook this dish in batches?
Yes, you should repeat the cooking process with any remaining ingredients after the first batch is served.
Is this an interactive meal?
Yes, it is traditionally prepared on a hot plate to encourage everyone at the table to participate in the cooking.
What are the key flavor profiles of this dish?
It features a rich, sweet, and savory profile from the combination of sake, shoyu, and brown sugar.
How many ingredients are required in total?
There are 13 total ingredients required for this recipe.
What makes this a good dish for family gatherings?
Its communal style of cooking and hearty portions make it a perfect centerpiece for warmth and laughter.
Is sake essential for the recipe?
Yes, sake provides a traditional depth of flavor to the sweet sukiyaki sauce.
Can I use a regular skillet instead of a hot plate?
Yes, a large skillet on a stove works perfectly if a traditional hot plate is not available.
What kind of rice should I use?
Sticky sushi-style rice is recommended to complement the savory sauce.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
The recipe is tagged as sukiyaki, pork, Japanese cuisine, hot pot, one dish meal, interactive cooking, family meal, and comfort food.