Make Perfect Kakuni (Braised Pork Bell) at Home! Deliciously Melt-in-Your-Mouth!

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Today, I'm going to show you how to make Japanese Kakuni, or braised pork belly. Kakuni is a beloved Japanese dish famous for its incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, sweet and savory flavor.

In this video, I'll share the essential tips for making the pork incredibly tender, from the initial parboiling process to the slow simmering that creates that signature fall-apart texture. Let's get cooking and create this amazing and authentic Japanese dish together!
◎Ingredients (for 2~3)
・Pork belly (block) : 600g
・Ginger : 10g
・Green onion (green part) : 1 stalk
・1/2 Onion : 100g
・Garlic: 1 clove
・Sugar : 4 tablespoons
・Soy sauce : 5 tablespoons
・Vinegar : 0.5 tablespoon
・Cooking sake : 4 tablespoons
・Water : 400ml

◎Toppings (Optional)
・White part of Tokyo Negi (Japanese long onion)
・Wagarashi (Japanese mustard)