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Shiso and Sesame Kyushu-Style Pork, Tofu, and Vegetable Stew

Name: Shiso and Sesame Kyushu-Style Pork, Tofu, and Vegetable Stew
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 300g Kurobuta pork; 1 block (400g) silken tofu; 1 onion; 2 carrots; 1 potato; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp mirin; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp sake; 1 tsp grated ginger; 1 tbsp finely chopped shiso; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Fresh shiso leaves and toasted sesame seeds add an aromatic, nutty depth to the stew.

37 minutes4 servings

Method

Brown pork in a pot and set aside.
Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots.
Add pork, potato, soy sauce, mirin, water, sake, and ginger.
Simmer 30 minutes until tender.
Stir in chopped shiso during preparation, and sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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