Tag: pork

Sylvia Wakana - Buta no Kakuni - Braised Pork Belly

Instant Pot Buta no Kakuni (Braised Pork Belly) / 豚の角煮

A classic, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly, Buta no Kakuni, made easier and faster with the Instant Pot (or pressure cooker)! You asked and you shall receive! After making this and posting on Instagram stories, there were tons of recipe requests for this dish – so here you go! Braised Pork […]

Sylvia Wakana - Pork Rice Roll

Pork Rice Roll / ポークライスロール

A smaller, elevated version of a Pork Rice Roll from Tokyo Disney Sea! Crispy pork wrapped around soft steamed rice in a slightly sweet sauce. In case you haven’t heard, Tokyo Disney Sea’s food is AMAZING. They have so many unique items (like milk tea flavored popcorn and scallop croquette […]

Sylvia Wakana - Nikudango Recipe

Nikudango (Japanese Pork Meatballs) / 肉団子

Nikudango are tasty pork meatballs in a light sweet and sour sauce and are a great addition to any meal! Nikudango (肉団子) is another one of those items that you don’t often see at restaurants but people often make at home. The name literally means meat (niku) and ball (dango) […]

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Hamburger Steak / ハンバーグ

Hanbaagu (ハンバーグ) is my FAVORITE Japanese dish. This juicy hamburger steak is one of the most popular dishes in Japan for both kids and adults! Japanese hamburger steak falls in the Yoshoku category (Japanese-style Western Food) that is often found both in restaurants and at home. While it’s a burger, […]