rafute
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rafute is a classic okinawan braised pork belly that is similar to kakuni when it comes to eat look
rafute uses three ingredients popular in Okinawa pork, black sugar and awamori okinawan distilled liquor
the slow and long cooking process makes the pork belly super tender and melt in your mouth
now let's get started
place the pork belly in a large pot (skin side up) and add cold water just enough to cover and bring to boil
boil for 1 minute and discard the water
rinse off scum and foam from the pork belly under cold water and fill with cold water
bring the pot to a boil once again, and skim off scum and foam
reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for at least 1 to 1.5 hours
add boiling water if pork is exposed and keep skimming as needed
transfer the pork to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep it from drying
boil 4 cups water in a small pot
once boiling, add 2 cups katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)
let it simmer for 15 seconds and turn off the heat and let katsuobushi seep in the pot
slice one knob ginger and cut into julienne strips
soak them in water for 10-15 minutes to remove some spiciness
once the meat is cool enough for you to handle, slice the meat into 2-3 cm thickness
add the pork belly slices in a heavy bottomed pot
strain the katsuobushi dashi into the pot
add 1 cup awamori and 1/2 cup black sugar
add 2 Tbsp soy sauce
mix the liquid and make sure the pork belly is covered with the sauce
place otoshibuta (drop lid) and cook over medium low heat for 1 hour
skim off any scum and foam
after 1 hour has passed, add 2 Tbsp soy sauce, and cook for 30 minutes
after 30 minutes have passed, add 1 Tbsp soy sauce
and cook until the pork is very tender and the skin/fat are glossy and gelatinous, roughly 15 minutes
serve the pork belly on a plate/bowl and pour some braising liquid
garnish with ginger slices
itadaki masu!
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