Pork with vegetables, sake and miso paste
4 servings
50 minutes
Pork with vegetables, sake, and miso paste is a dish where Japanese traditions blend with the rich flavors of meat and vegetable ingredients. The recipe's origins delve deep into Japanese gastronomy, where miso and sake are essential elements of the cuisine. Bacon adds a rich aroma to the dish, while vegetables provide a balance of freshness and sweetness. Shiitake mushrooms contribute a tender texture, and dashi enhances umami notes. Cooking in a wok preserves the juiciness and natural flavors of the ingredients. It is perfect for a cozy dinner or as part of a meal that conveys the Japanese spirit.
1
Heat the wok over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until it smokes, then add vegetable oil. Add the sliced bacon and fry for 1 minute. Then add the chopped vegetables and mushrooms and fry for another minute. Pour in the dashi and sake, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
- Bacon: 150 g
- Red onion: 1 head
- Daikon radish: 110 g
- Sweet potato: 110 g
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Shiitake mushrooms: 400 g
- Baby corn: 8 pieces
- Dashi stock: 400 ml
- Sake: 1 tablespoon
2
Take 2 tablespoons of broth from the wok and mix with miso paste until well dissolved. Pour the mixture back into the wok and cook for a minute. Divide into 2 bowls.
- Dashi stock: 400 ml
- Miso paste: 25 g