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The real Soboro Donburi recipe: stir-fried seasoned meat with a reduced sauce! A gourmet-looking, deeply flavorful, and savory one-bowl meal. Super easy and perfect for beginners!
🍚 A Foolproof Donburi Recipe for Even Cooking Newbies
You only need three things:
Meat
Eggs
Rice
Add some seasoning to these three, and you'll have a visually stunning and delicious Soboro Donburi.
The cooking method I'm sharing today is especially key: "season and stir-fry the meat first → then finish by reducing the sauce." This method brings out a much deeper and richer savory flavor.
🧂 Ingredients (1-2 Servings)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Ground Pork | 500-600g |
| Eggs | 3 |
| For Seasoning: | |
| Salt + Pepper | A pinch |
| For Sauce: | |
| Sugar | 2 tbsp |
| Soy Sauce | 4 tbsp |
| Mirin (or cooking wine) | 2 tbsp |
| Minced Garlic | 1 tsp |
| Minced Green Onion | 1 tsp (+ extra for garnish) |
| Sesame Oil | 1 tbsp |
| Ginger Powder (optional) | A pinch |
| Warm Cooked Rice | 1-2 bowls |
✔ TIP
The key is to season the meat with salt and pepper first, stir-fry it, and then add the sauce later to reduce it. Ginger powder helps to remove any pork smell but can be omitted.
🍳 How to Make It (Seriously Easy, Yet Tastes Gourmet)
① Season and Stir-Fry the Ground Pork
Lightly season the ground pork with just salt and pepper. Heat a little oil in a pan and stir-fry the meat over high heat. Continue cooking until the meat changes color completely and any moisture evaporates. This ensures a savory flavor without any gamey smell.
② Add Sauce and Reduce
Once the meat is fully cooked, reduce the heat to medium. Add 4 tablespoons of soy sauce + 2 tablespoons of sugar + 2 tablespoons of mirin + minced garlic + minced green onion + sesame oil. Stir-fry the mixture, reducing the sauce until it's almost gone and the meat becomes glossy. This step allows the sauce to deeply infuse into the meat, creating that perfect sweet and savory umami.
③ Make Scrambled Eggs
Whisk 3 eggs and cook them in a lightly oiled pan over low heat until soft and fluffy. Don't overcook them; aim for a moist texture. This texture, combined with the meat, creates an incredibly smooth and savory experience in your mouth.
④ Beautifully Assemble on Rice
Spread warm rice in a wide bowl. Arrange the cooked ground pork on one side and the scrambled eggs on the other. Garnish the dividing line with a sprinkle of minced green onion for a visually appealing and delicious finish!
🥢 Tips for Even More Deliciousness
Mix everything together for an explosion of savory goodness.
Feel free to add seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, or a tablespoon of gochujang to your liking.
For kids, you can enhance the sweetness. If you like it spicy, finely chop some cheongyang chili pepper and add it in!
💬 Q&A – Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is it really necessary to stir-fry the meat first?
A. Yes! It's crucial for eliminating moisture and gamey smells from the meat, enhancing its texture and flavor. If you add the sauce first, the meat can become mushy and less flavorful.
Q. What if I don't have mirin?
A. You can substitute it with cooking wine or by adding a little more sugar.
Q. How can I use leftover meat?
A. It's incredibly versatile! Use it as a side dish for rice, a filling for kimbap or rice balls, in fried rice, or even in sandwiches!
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#SoboroDonburi #PorkDonburi #OneBowlMeal #VisualDonburi #EasyCooking #BeginnerFriendly #ScrambledEggs #SimpleRecipes #MeatDonburi #HomeCooking #KoreanFood
Final Thoughts
This donburi genuinely can't fail. Just by seasoning and stir-frying the meat first, then reducing the sauce, the depth of flavor changes completely. It's easy to cook, and the result is comparable to something you'd find in a restaurant. This "visual + flavor perfected donburi" is something even cooking beginners can confidently try. Give it a go!
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