RAFUTE (OKINAWAN GLAZED PORK)
Rafute is a special-occasion dish, considered to be the epitome of Okinawan cuisine. Pork belly is broiled, cooled, and then slowly simmered in a delectable combination of sake, sugar and soy sauce until the meat is melt-in-the-mouth tender. As it is rich, serve in small quantities with rice.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Pork
Time 3h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place pork, skin side up, on the rack of a broiler pan, and broil until skin is browned.
- Rinse pork under warm running water, scraping off any charred areas with a knife.
- Place the whole piece of pork in a large pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook 40 minutes.
- Remove pork and reserve broth.
- Allow the pork to cool, then slice into ½" thick, 2" x 2" squares.
- Combine other ingredients, except mirin, in a thick, wide, shallow pot, and bring to the boil.
- Lay the pork pieces in this sauce and cook, covered, for about 1½ hours over low heat.
- If during this time the pan seems dry, add a little of the reserved pork stock.
- As pork tenderizes, add mirin and cook a further half-hour uncovered, until pork is melt-in-the-mouth tender and evenly glazed with sauce.
- When warming leftovers, do not add water or soup stock- instead, use sake (or bourbon/whisky), which is said to keep pork tender and juicy.
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zizi Croes
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the pork always turns out perfect.
Antu Halder
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork is elegant and impressive.
Ehmat Salam143
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The pork was cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious.
Mark Mcfolley
[email protected]This dish is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The pork is so tender and flavorful.
Rakib Akon
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pork turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked it.
Zeke Sniper
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork. I made it with some leftover pulled pork and it was delicious.
Saiman King
[email protected]The pork was a little tough, but the glaze was delicious. I think I would cook the pork for a little longer next time.
Sylheti Gamer ffs
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Jacki Roberts
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but this dish was surprisingly good. The glaze really made the dish.
Sahara Pun
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time.
mr_Sher_ Khan
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Dinesh Tamang
[email protected]The pork was a little dry for my taste, but the glaze was delicious.
Md Samiul mondol
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out perfectly. My family loved it!
mehar fiaz
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.