Steamed Cabbage and Pork with Irresistible Umadare Sauce

This is one of my most popular recipes, praised especially for its flavorful sauce. Sweet, tender cabbage pairs perfectly with thin slices of pork and a garlic-sesame-soy sauce garlic dressing that will have you coming back for more.

It’s light, satisfying, and even great if you’re watching your diet. Simple, healthy, and addictively delicious—definitely worth trying!

Steamed Cabbage and Pork with Irresistible Umadare Sauce

Prep time: 15 minutes | Servings: 3

14oz cabbage (about 1/4 of a head of cabbage, 400g)

3.5oz enoki mushrooms (1 pack, 100g)

7oz thinly sliced pork (shabu-shabu style, 200g)

salt and pepper (to taste)

3tbsp water (for steaming)

(A) 2tbsp soy sauce

(A) 1.5tbsp vinegar

(A) 1tbsp sugar

(A) 2tsp sesame oil

(A) 1tbsp toasted sesame seeds

(A) 1/3tsp grated garlic (or paste from a tube)

chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)

Preparation

Chop the cabbage into large pieces.

Trim off and discard the ends of the enoki mushrooms and cut into bite-sized pieces.

1. Place cabbage and enoki mushrooms in a skillet. Mix the sauce A (soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and garlic) and set aside.

2. Lay the pork slices on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with 3 tbsp. water.

3. Cover and cook over medium heat. Once it starts to simmer, reduce to medium-low and steam for 8–10 minutes.

4. When the pork is fully cooked, turn off the heat and gently separate the slices. Pour the mixed A sauce evenly over the dish.

5. Garnish with chopped green onion, if desired, and serve warm.

Tips & Notes

If the pork isn’t fully cooked, steam for a few extra minutes.