Ingredients

  • 4 Asparagus
  • 200 grams Ground pork
  • 1 Scallion
  • 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
  • 2 tsp Soy sauce
  • 1/2 Egg
  • 1 tbsp Katakuriko
  • 2 tbsp Sake
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 2 tsp Sugar

Method

  • Finely chop the scallion.
  • Trim the asparagus root and peel the skin from the tough base.
  • Combine the soy sauce, sugar, and mirin.
  • Put the ground pork in a bowl, and mix in the scallions, grated ginger, soy sauce, egg, and katakuriko.
  • Knead until the mixture sticks together.
  • Wrap the meat mixture around the asparagus.
  • Leave the top and bottom uncovered.
  • Heat sesame oil in a pan and fry the wrapped asparagus until browned.
  • When all sides are browned, pour in the sake and cover to steam.
  • Remove the excess oil from the pan with paper towels, then add the soy sauce, sugar, and mirin mixture.
  • Heat until the sauce produces a slight teriyaki glaze.