Here are three "pork belly recipes" that the Engeboku editorial staff actually tried to make and enjoyed! The following recipes are available: "Wok-fried Pork Belly and Cabbage with Garlic and Miso Sauce," "Braised Pork Belly Dumplings and Chinese Cabbage in Oyster Sauce," and "Rolled Chikuwa and Shiso Leaves with Meat. Click on each recipe name to go to the detailed recipe article.

Wok-fried Pork Belly and Cabbage with Garlic and Miso

Here is a recipe for " Wok-fried Pork Belly and Cabbage with Garlic and Miso. The key ingredient is soy bean sauce. The richness of miso and the spiciness of garlic add to the flavor of this dish, giving it an unforgettable taste.

Braised Pork Belly Dumplings and Chinese Cabbage in Oyster Sauce

Here is a recipe for " Braised Pork Belly Dumplings with Chinese Cabbage in Oyster Sauce. Shredded and rolled pork belly is made into meat dumplings with a thickened starch sauce. Pork belly dumplings have a different texture from ground meat dumplings or thinly sliced meat. The pork belly dumplings are coarsely loosened in the mouth, spreading the umami of pork and the sweetness of the fat.

Rolled Chikuwa and Shiso Leaves with Meat

Here is a simple recipe for " Chikuwa and Shiso Leaf Meat Rolls, " a main side dish using inexpensive and satisfying chikuwa. It makes a great side dish for rice, or even as an accompaniment to beer. The juicy meat and plump chikuwa make for a hearty side dish. The sweet and sour seasoning goes well with the flavor of the pork belly and the richness of the fat.