Tonteki recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Tonteki is a Japanese dish made with a thick pork steak browned in a pan and coated in a rich soy sauce-based glaze.
Tonteki is a Japanese dish made with a thick pork steak browned in a pan and coated in a rich soy sauce-based glaze. Its sweet and savory flavor pairs with juicy pork, making it ideal for a satisfying dinner or weekend meal.
Japanese · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 335.3g serving): 405 kcal · protein 44.7g · carbohydrate 24.2g · fat 13.5g · sodium 1287.4mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Pat the meat dry before cooking so it browns more nicely in the pan.
Tips: Let the meat rest briefly instead of cutting it right away so less juice escapes.
Tips: Do not simmer the sauce over high heat for too long; reduce the heat when the edges begin to bubble gently so it does not burn.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Pork Loin — 180 g
- Cabbage — 70 g
- Onion — 40 g
- Garlic — 2 pc
- Soy Sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Mirin — 1 Tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Cooking Oil — 1 tsp
- Ground black pepper — 1 pinch