Tonteki (Japanese-Style Pork Steak)
The delightful combination of pork and garlic flavors, complemented by a rich sauce, can be found in Tonteki. While Japanese dishes are typically mildly seasoned, when they incorporate Western elements, you can enjoy them from a different perspective.
Ingredients
- 2 (10.6oz./300g) boneless pork loin chops (thickness: 0.6-inch/1.5cm)
- - pinch of salt (for the pork)
- - pinch of ground black pepper (for the pork)
- ⅛ (4.2oz./120g) green cabbage
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.18 oz. (5g) butter
Seasonings:
- 1 ½ Tbsp Japanese Worcestershire sauce (such as Kagome or Bull-Dog brand)
- ½ Tbsp mirin
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage. Peel the garlic and thinly slice it.
- Mix the seasonings (Japanese Worcestershire sauce, mirin, sugar, and soy sauce) in a small bowl.
- Make several incisions along the border between the lean and fatty parts of the pork using the tip of a knife. Then, sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat oil in a pan over low heat and add the sliced garlic. Once it has turned golden brown, transfer it to a plate.
- Put the pork in the pan and cook over medium heat until the surface browns. Once it is browned, flip it over and continue cooking until cooked through.
- Add the seasoning mixture from the bowl and butter to the pan, then bring them to a simmer for about 30 seconds.
- Remove the pork from the pan and slice it into 0.8 inch (2cm) wide pieces.
- Serve the pork on plates alongside the shredded cabbage. Pour the sauce from the pan over the pork, and then sprinkle the garlic chips on top.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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