Steps

1. Measure 10 tbsp Golden Dashi into a bowl and let it cool.
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2. Add 2 tbsp Light soy sauce to the cooled Golden Dashi in the bowl.
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3. Add salt to taste and MSG(Ajinomoto) to taste to the bowl.
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4. Add 2 tbsp White wine and a pinch of White pepper to the bowl. 【Here's the trick!】An inexpensive cooking white wine with high acidity and a slightly sweet taste is recommended.
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5. Add a little Grated ginger to the bowl.
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6. Add 2 tbsp Apple juice to the bowl.
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7. Add 1 tbsp Sugar to the bowl, leveled off.
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8. Add a little Soy sauce to the bowl for color, and mix well to complete the sauce.
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9. Slice the onion thinly. 【Here's the trick!】Using sweet, high-sugar content new onions will result in a more delicious dish.
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10. Turn on the heat under a pot, add the prepared sauce, then add the beef belly slices and the sliced onion.
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11. Simmer for about 5 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed.
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12. Add 2 tbsp Mirin to the simmering pot and mix. 【Here's the trick!】Using real mirin, not mirin-style seasoning, will create an authentic flavor.
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13. Turn the heat back on and simmer to evaporate the alcohol from the mirin.
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14. Serve warm rice in a bowl, and generously top with the simmered beef belly slices and onion.
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15. Garnish with pickled ginger (beni shoga) to finish.
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16. Optionally, add shichimi togarashi or a mixture of a raw egg and a little soy sauce for an even more delicious taste.
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