Miso Tonchan Stir-fry with Onion and Lettuce

Cooking Steps

1. 1

   Slice the onion into 5mm thick slices and tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces by hand.

   Advice : Slicing the onion against the grain helps release more sweetness when stir-fried.

   Ingredients

   Onion 1/2 onion

   Lettuce 2-3 leaves

   How thick should the onions be? Is it okay to tear the lettuce by hand?
2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and sauté the onion for about 2 minutes.

   Advice : The key is to sauté until the onion becomes slightly translucent and soft so it blends well with the tonchan.

   ⏱ Stir-fry 2 min

   Ingredients

   Vegetable oil 1 tbsp

   Onion 1/2 onion

   Should I sauté until the onions change color? What is the ideal heat level?
3. 3

   Add the tonchan and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until everything is thoroughly cooked.

   Advice : Tonchan is already well-seasoned with miso, so it will be delicious without adding any extra seasonings.

   ⏱ Cook 3 min

   Ingredients

   Tonchan (miso-flavored pork offal) 248g

   Do I need to add any seasoning? How do I know when the pork is cooked?
4. 4

   Add the lettuce, give it a quick toss, and turn off the heat. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with white sesame seeds to finish.

   Advice : Lettuce cooks quickly with residual heat, so finishing it quickly ensures a nice crunchy texture.

   Ingredients

   Lettuce 2-3 leaves

   Toasted white sesame seeds 1/2 tsp

   How long should I cook after adding the lettuce? Can I use other toppings?