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This is how Japan eats lettuce.

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The video offers a novel and unexpected way to prepare a common ingredient (lettuce), framing it as a "main character" dish, which sparks curiosity and encourages viewers to try the recipe.

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This video demonstrates a Japanese recipe for steamed pork and lettuce with ponzu sauce, highlighting how lettuce can be a main dish rather than just a side. The recipe involves layering lettuce, mushrooms, and pork, steaming them, and then serving with a ponzu-based sauce.

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Can you eat a whole head of lettuce? With this recipe, easy. Steamed pork and lettuce with ponzu sauce. It’s simple, light, and packed with umami. Recipe: Steamed pork and lettuce Serves 2 Ingredients: ・Lettuce: 1 head ・Thinly sliced pork: 250g ・Shimeji mushrooms: 150g ・Sake: 2 tbsp ・Salt: a pinch ・Black pepper: to taste Sauce: ・Ponzu: 3 tbsp ・Sesame oil: 2 tsp ・Chicken bouillon powder: 1 tsp ・Grated garlic: 1/2 tsp ・White sesame seeds: to taste Instructions: 1. Tear the lettuce into large pieces. 2. Place half of the lettuce in a frying pan. 3. Add the shimeji mushrooms. 4. Add the pork slices without overlapping. 5. Add the remaining lettuce and pork. 6. Sprinkle with salt and pour in the sake. 7. Cover and steam over medium heat for 6–7 minutes. 8. Lightly drain the excess liquid. 9. Pour the sauce over the top and enjoy. Any mushrooms work. If you can’t find sake, a little white wine works too. #japanesefood #easyjapanesecooking #japanesehomecooking #lettuce #porkrecipe #onepanrecipe #easyrecipe #healthyrecipe #homecooking #ponzu