Medium
Okinawan
Rafute - Okinawan Braised Pork Belly for Balance
Indulge sparingly in Rafute, Okinawan braised pork belly, a Blue Zone treat used in small amounts to flavor plant-based meals, supporting moderated meat intake for longevity.
110
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
90 min
Cook Time
110 min
Total Time
Ingredients (5 items)
300.00 g
Pork belly
cut into chunks
0.50 cup
Awamori or sake
0.25 cup
Soy sauce
2.00 tbsp
Brown sugar
1.00 inch
Ginger
sliced
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Boil pork belly for 5 minutes, drain.
5 minutes
2
Combine awamori, soy sauce, sugar, ginger in pot.
3
Add pork, simmer covered for 1 hour.
60 minutes
4
Uncover and reduce sauce until glossy.
20 minutes
5
Slice and serve in small portions.