Name: Whole Pork Belly Wrapped Peppers with Nanban Sauce by kattyanneru/かっちゃんねる
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: Bell Peppers 6; Pork Belly Slices 6; Onion 1/6 (30g); Potato Starch (to taste); Toasted Sesame Seeds (a sprinkle); [A] Vinegar 2 tbsp; [A] Soy Sauce 1.5 tbsp; [A] Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine) 1 tbsp; [A] Sugar 1 tbsp

Whole Pork Belly Wrapped Peppers with Nanban Sauce

by kattyanneru/かっちゃんねる

A delectable dish made by wrapping whole bell peppers in pork belly and finishing with a sweet and sour Nanban sauce. The trick is to lightly score the peppers by hand to make them easier to wrap with the pork and then coat them with potato starch to help them brown and hold their shape. Steaming ensures the peppers become melt-in-your-mouth tender. Try this addictive dish that's perfect with rice!

Steps

Peel and finely chop 1/6 onion (30g) and place it in a bowl.
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Add 2 tbsp vinegar, 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine), and 1 tbsp sugar to the same bowl, mix well, and create the Nanban sauce.
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For the 6 bell peppers, leave the stems, seeds, and cores intact. Gently press them by hand to create a slight crack. (Key Tip!) Making a crack will help them cook through and make it easier to wrap the pork.
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Wrap 1 slice of pork belly around each bell pepper.
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Lightly coat the surface of the pork-wrapped peppers with Potato Starch (to taste). (Key Tip!) Coating with potato starch will help them brown and the sauce adhere better.
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Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the peppers seam-side down and sear until browned on all sides, flipping them occasionally.
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Cover the pan and steam over low heat for 8 minutes. Flip them a few times during cooking to prevent burning. (Key Tip!) Steaming ensures the bell peppers cook through completely.
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Transfer the cooked pork-wrapped peppers to the bowl with the Nanban sauce and coat them thoroughly.
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Let them soak for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (If you're in a hurry, they will still be delicious if eaten immediately.)
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Arrange the soaked pork-wrapped peppers on a plate. Drizzle with any remaining Nanban sauce and onions from the bowl, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds (a sprinkle) to finish.
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