Slow Cooker Eggs with an Asian Accent, #SundaySupper

NinjaBaker — Fri, 09 May 2014 05:47:39 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day! I’m blessed with two. Both are inspirations. My birth mother is a two-time Wimbledon semifinalist. Despite the obstacles of limited finances, Mom’s mighty confidence and unwavering determination resulted in multiple tennis trophies and first place titles. My stepmother, Barbara’s artistic sensibilities continue to influence my appreciation of breathtaking compositions of poetry, flowers, food and furniture!

Good fortune is emblazoned on this sake cup
containing Slow Cooker Eggs with an Asian Accent.

Formidable as my mothers may be, cooking and baking never ranked as a favorite pastime. As Barbara was a popular actress and voiceover talent in Tokyo, many a chili dinner bubbled in the slow cooker. (AKA crock-pot in the ‘70s.) Mom’s go-to meal after competing or teaching on the tennis courts was scrambled eggs and bacon. So, in tribute to these ladies, I’m tipping my hat to the both of them with Slow Cooker Eggs with an Asian Accent.

An Asian take on American eggs and bacon cooked up in the slow cooker.

For starters, thinly cut pork belly (instead of bacon) was dropped into the slow cooker. (Pork belly is a staple in many Japanese ramen noodle recipes.) A variety of Asian veggies, sake wine and soy sauce joined the eggs and pork. Delicate Japanese yuzu citrus juice delivered a dynamic kick to the meat. Sake is also pronounced in my slow cooker eggs with an Asian accent. (The alcohol will burn off in the cooking process but the sharp wine tone lingers on the palate.) The potatoes balance the bite. But, to make the dish more kid-friendly, you might add two tablespoons of sugar. Regardless of age, a shower or drizzle of soy sauce or ketchup (depending on taste) will enhance the eggs, pork and vegetables.

Slow Cooker Eggs with an Asian Accent

Eggs are whipped up with Asian spices and sauces. Veggies and meat are spiked with the juice of Japanese yuzu (or lemon.) Everything is tossed together in the slow cooker and simmered in sake and soy sauce. This is a meal for grownups. (For a sweeter kid-friendly version, feel free to add sugar and/or substitute the sake wine with white grape juice.)

Ingredients:

1 lb. pork belly, sliced razor thin
6 small potatoes, sliced thin (I used Idaho® potatoes)
2 small onions, finely chopped
10 small shitake mushrooms, sliced
½ medium Chinese cabbage, roughly chopped
2 cups China peas
2 tablespoons Japanese yuzu citrus juice or lemon juice
8 eggs
1¾ cups sake rice wine
2 tablespoons mirin or sweet wine
5 tablespoons gluten-free non-GMO soy sauce
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
½ teaspoon togarashi chili pepper
1 packet bonito (katsuobushi) powder or 1 bouillon cube
1 teaspoon grated ginger

Directions:

1. Generously spray grape seed oil into a slow cooker.
2. Alternate layers of sliced potatoes, onions, mushrooms, Chinese cabbage and China peas.
3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon yuzu juice over the meat and veggies.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. Whisk together the eggs, sake, mirin, soy sauce, garlic, togarashi chili pepper, bonito powder or bouillon and ginger.
6. Pour the whipped eggs over the pork and vegetables in the slow cooker.
7. Slow cook on low for 4 hours. Turn up the heat to high and cook for 1 more hour.

Do you have special plans for Mother’s Day? You are invited to join the celebration of mothers at the Twitter #SundaySupper virtual table. Liz Berg of That Skinny Chick Can Bake is the host. Her recipes are divine and the love for her family is heartwarming. Scroll down for details about #SundaySupper and more dishes and desserts made with mothers in mind.

Cheers to Mothers!
Afternoon tea orchestrated by my glamorous stepmother.

Mother's Day Breakfast:

Bacon,Egg and Cheddar Scones from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
Chai Berry Muffins from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Chocolate Almond Prune Bread from What Smells So Good?
Greek Breakfast Strata from Curious Cuisiniere
Maple Almond Butter from girlichef
Orange Julius from Neighborfood
Rum Rolls from Daily Dish Recipes
Slow Cooker Eggs with an Asian Accent from NinjaBaking.com

Mother's Day Appetizers, Soups and Salads:

Asparagus and Prosciutto Crostini from Hip Foodie Mom
Carrot Ginger Soup from Confessions of a Culinary Diva
Chilled Spring Pea Soup from An Appealing Plan
I Love You Mom Melon Salad from Hot Momma's Kitchen Chaos
Strawberry Salad with Asparagus Mousse from Delaware Girl Eats
Truffled Sea Salt Shrimp Arugula Salad from Family Foodie
Vegetable Shu Mai from My Healthy Eating Habits

Mother's Day Main Dishes:

Betty's Salad from Jelly Toast
Brussels Sprouts Kofta from Soni's Food
Cajun Shrimp Eggplant Casserole from Food Lust People Love
Crepes Lorraine from Noshing With The Nolands
Greek Chicken Pizza from Casa de Crews
Ham and Spinach Quiche from Try Anything Once Culinary
Lightened-Up Penne & Tomato Cream Sauce with Peas & Prosciutto from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Mac & Cheese Dressed Up for Mother's Day from Cooking Chat
Mini Pot Pies from Jane's Adventures in Cooking
Paprika Shrimp from Nosh My Way
Spears in a Blanket from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen

Mother's Day Desserts:

Banana Cream Pie from Take A Bite Out of Boca
Black-Eyed Susan from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Cannoncini alla Crema from Manu's Menu
Chocolate Babka from Run DMT
Chocolate Caramel Tart from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Chocolate Creme Brûlée from Desserts Required
Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
Gluten Free Lemon Curd Pie from Gluten Free Crumbley
Lemon Cookies from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Limoncello Lemon Pound Cake from Killer Bunnies, Inc
Mom's Glazed Blueberry Tarts from The Wimpy Vegetarian
Mom's Coconut Macaroons from MealDiva
Mango Sorbet from Pescetarian Journal
PB&J Macaron from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Peach Cobbler from Cookin' Mimi
Pina Colada Cake from The Foodie Army Wife
Pineapple Empanadas from La Cocina de Leslie
Scotch Tea Cookies from Shockingly Delicious
Strawberry Shortcake Whipped Cream Cupcakes from Seduction in the Kitchen
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies from Pies and Plots

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy! You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement

Wishing you a heavenly Mother's Day!

The Ninja Baker

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