Bento Honey Soy Pork

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 20 min

1. Mince garlic (2 cloves); set ground pork (200 g) aside.
2. In a small pot without oil, cook pork over medium-high 3–4 minutes, pressing with a spatula to break up clumps until colored and fat renders.
3. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds until fragrant; pour in soy sauce (2 tbsp), rice wine (1 tbsp), honey (1.5 tbsp), and water (100 ml). Stir to combine, then reduce to low heat.
4. Braise covered or uncovered on low 12–15 minutes, gently stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking on the bottom.
5. Uncover and reduce over medium heat until thick enough to coat a spoon; taste and adjust salt and sweetness. Cool completely and pack in bento boxes (meat and sauce separately if you like); serve with rice and blanched greens.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

• Cook 2–3 servings at once and refrigerate in portions.
• Rest meat for 2–3 minutes before slicing; when pieces vary in thickness, check the thickest center for doneness.

Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat and spoon over rice.

Optional add-ins