Tonjiru

Method

1. 1 Slice the pork belly thinly, and cut the radish and carrots into crescent-shaped slices.
2. 2 Slice burdock root thinly and soak it in water for 10 minutes to remove the sap.
3. 3 Sauté the meat with sesame oil for 3 minutes, then add the vegetables and konnyaku and sauté for another 3 minutes.
4. 4 Pour in the dashi, bring to a boil, skim off the foam, then simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. 5 Add the miso to the pot, simmer for 2 minutes without letting it boil vigorously, then sprinkle with chopped green onions.

With an appliance

• Microwave 41 min

  Replace step 4: stir-fry the meat and vegetables in a loosely covered dashi bowl at 800 W for 14 minutes, stirring once midway; reduce to about 6 minutes and do not need to watch for a boil. The miso from step 5 should remain dissolved after the machine stops to retain its flavor.