MISO magic
Pork donburi
Shiro miso has a mild, delicate flavour and is easily adaptable. Its sweet taste makes it ideal for marinades and soups.
SERVES 4-6 // PREP TIME 25 MINS // COOK 20 MINS (PLUS MARINATING, RESTING)
Donburi is a classic Japanese comfort-food dish comprising a savoury topping on rice. Begin this recipe the day before.
250 ml (1 cup) light soy sauce
125 ml (½ cup) cooking sake
125 ml (½ cup) mirin
100 gm caster sugar
100 gm white miso
1 tbsp freshly grated wasabi or to taste, plus extra to serve (see note)
1 kg piece boneless pork belly, skin on, cut into 1cm-thick slices
2 tsp shichimi togarashi (see note) Steamed Japanese rice, mixed assorted Japanese pickles and purple baby shiso leaves, to serve
1 Place soy, sake, mirin, sugar, miso and wasabi in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until combined (5 minutes). Remove from heat and cool completely.
2 Once cooled, place pork in a large bowl with marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat a barbecue or char-grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade and cook, in batches if necessary, turning frequently and basting with marinade until charred and
