Okinawa Pork Ears in Sesame Sauce (Mimigar Gomaae)

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 4

Okinawa Pork Ears in Sesame Sauce (Mimigar Gomaae) recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

126

Sugar

Fat

Okinawa Pork Ears in Sesame Sauce (Mimigar Gomaae) is a traditional Okinawan dish made from pork ears and sesame sauce. It has a unique texture and flavor that is nutty and savory, making it a popular dish for locals to enjoy with rice. This dish is rich in collagen, which is beneficial for maintaining healthy skin and joints and is an excellent source of calcium, iron, and magnesium. Due to its low fat and calorie content, this dish is a healthy and nutritious option for a satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the pork ears and blanch them in boiling water for about 10 minutes.
2.	Drain them well and cut into bite-sized pieces.
3.	In a food processor, grind the sesame seeds until fine.
4.	In a small bowl, mix the ground sesame seeds, sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar.
5.	Pour the sauce over the pork ears and toss well to coat.

PROS

Okinawa Pork Ears in Sesame Sauce is a delicious and unique dish with a nutty and savory flavor.

The dish is low in fat and calories.

CONS

Pork ears are not a common food ingredient in many countries, so they may be difficult to find in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork ears are rich in collagen, which is known to support skin and joint health.
The sesame seeds in the sauce are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and essential nutrients such as calcium, iron, and magnesium.

	100 g pork , ears
	3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
	1 tablespoon sugar
	1 tablespoon soy sauce
	1 tablespoon vinegar