Description:

A unique fusion dish that combines the savory depth of Filipino adobo-flavored pork belly with the traditional Japanese sushi form, nigiri. It’s a creative and delicious appetizer.

Cooking Equipment Needed:

  • Rice cooker or pot for sushi rice Skillet or pan Sharp knife Sushi mat (optional for shaping)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sushi rice
    1 1/4 cups water
    2 tablespoons sushi vinegar
    1/2 cup soy sauce
    1/2 cup vinegar
    1/4 cup water
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 tablespoon sugar
    Black pepper to taste
    Optional garnish: thinly sliced green onions or pickled radish

Cooking Time:

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Cooking Steps:

Cook Sushi Rice: Wash the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Cook in a rice cooker or pot with 1 1/4 cups water. Once cooked, season with sushi vinegar and allow to cool to room temperature.

Prepare Pork Belly: In a skillet, combine soy sauce, vinegar, water, garlic, sugar, and black pepper. Add pork belly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the pork is tender and the sauce is reduced, about 20 minutes.

Assemble Nigiri: Shape small amounts of sushi rice into oblong shapes. Place a slice of cooked pork belly on top of each rice shape. Optionally, you can secure it with a strip of nori.

Serve: Garnish with green onions or pickled radish and serve immediately.