Soy-Simmered Pork Belly with Daikon and Soft-Boiled Egg

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Rich pork belly simmered in a savory soy and mirin broth with tender daikon radish and a perfectly soft-boiled egg. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs pork belly, daikon radish, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 65 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 1 lb pork belly into 1-inch thick cubes. Peel 1 medium daikon radish and slice into 1/2-inch thick half-moons.
  2. Step 2: In a large pot, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, 1/4 cup sake, 2 tbsp sugar, and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Step 3: Add pork belly cubes and daikon slices to the pot. Cover partially and simmer gently for 1 hour until pork is tender and daikon is translucent.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to boil and carefully add 2 large eggs. Boil for exactly 7 minutes for a soft yolk, then transfer eggs to ice water to cool for 5 minutes before peeling.
  5. Step 5: Slice 2 stalks of green onions thinly. Serve the pork belly and daikon in bowls with broth, topped with halved soft-boiled eggs and green onions.

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