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Umami BBQ Pork with Furikake Rice

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What is Umami BBQ Pork with Furikake Rice?

I am so excited to share this dish with you. It is truly one of the most unique dishes I’ve ever eaten. I first tasted this dish at a local BBQ spot near my home called Odd BBQ. Odd BBQ is a mix of American BBQ smoked dishes with a Korean twist. I was so inspired by their Ono Pork Plate which included their BBQ pork that is smoked over, kimchi, and rice topped with Furikake that I knew I had to recreate it at home.

This is how Odd BBQ serves their Ono Pork Plate
( Picture from Odd BBQ Facebook page)

In fact, this dish changed the way I thought about BBQ pork. To be honest, I didn’t love the BBQ pork that I’ve had in the past which was typically shredded and served on top of a bun with coleslaw. Somehow serving this with kimchi and rice turned it into one of my favorite dishes of all time. My pork is not as good as Odd BBQ probably because I don’t have a giant smoker filled with hickory wood in my backyard like they do but I think I come pretty close.

Instructions

The recipe first starts with Kalua Pork that I make in the Instant Pot, then you add your favorite BBQ sauce, Kimchi, a side of Rice topped with a soy glaze and Furikake and what you end up with is a mix of sweet, smoky, salty, tangy, and that indescribable umami flavor.

Instant Pot Kalua Pork shredded
Furikake Seasoning
This is the Furikake I used.
Sweet Soy Glaze in bowl
Sweet Soy Glaze – 1 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 TB soy sauce. Place in pan and boil for 2-3 minutes.
Assembled Umami BBQ Pork with Furikake Rice in a bowl
Assemble the steamed rice with soy glaze and furikake topping. Top the Kalua Pork with your favorite BBQ sauce. Add a side of kim chi and there you have it.
Umami BBQ Pork with Furikake Rice Meal Prep for Lunch
Meal Prep for lunch next day.
Umami BBQ Pork Platter

Umami BBQ Pork Bowl

Inspired by my local BBQ joint, the Umami BBQ Pork Bowl is a mouthwatering dish that combines the savory flavors of umami with tender and juicy pork, served over a bed of steaming Furikake rice. With every bite, the Furikake rice with sweet soy sauce and refreshing kimchi tantalizes the taste buds, while the succulent pork melts in your mouth, leaving you craving for more. This bowl is sure to satisfy your hunger and leave you feeling satisfied and delighted.
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Course Main Course, Meal Prep
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Instant Pot Kalua Pork https://www.amylekitchen.com/instant-pot-kalua-pork/

    Favorite Prepared Kim Chi

      Favorite Bottle of BBQ Sauce. I like Capital City Mambo Sauce in this dish.

        Soy Glaze

        • 1/4 cup Mirin
        • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
        • 1/4 cup Sugar

        Steamed Rice

          Instructions
           

          • First make the soy glaze by adding all ingredients to a saucepan. Simmer on medium high heat until the liquid becomes a thin syrupy consistency. About 2-3 minutes. Turn off pan and set aside.

          Now the rest of the instructions is basically just assembly.

          • Take your steam rice and place onto a bowl or platter.
            Add a drizzle of the soy glaze and sprinkle with Furikake.
            On the side, add your shredded prepared Instant Pot Kalua Pork. Drizzle the top of the pork with your favorite BBQ sauce.
            Serve the dish with a side of prepared Kim Chi.
            Enjoy!
          Keyword Umami
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