How to Use Pork Belly as Medicine (Mille-Feuille Nabe Recipe)

Make a bonito stock first by bringing water (4 cups) to a boil, then adding in the bonito flakes (1)

Let the stock simmer for 30 seconds, then turn the heat off and let it steep until you need to use

Cut the cabbage (1 medium) into quarters, lengthwise (top —> down), then layer the pork belly (1 lb) between the leaves

Cut the cabbage section further into same size quarters, then stack into your pot in a circular shape (refer to video on Instagram for how to do this)

Leave some space in the middle and drop in the ginger slices (2 slice)

Strain the bonito stock into the pot, add the mirin (1 Tbsp), soy sauce (2 Tbsp), and salt (1 pinch), and bring to a boil

Let the pork and cabbage cook until cabbage is soft, about 10-15 minutes

Right before it’s done, add in your rice noodles (1 handful), which should cook in about 1-2 mins

Enjoy with a little more soy sauce and togarashi (Japanese chili powder) if you like spice