Butadon (Babi Donburi)

Bahan-bahan (2 porsi)

• 3 Tbsp sugar ((for the caramel))
• 1 Tbsp water ((for the caramel))
• 4 Tbsp boiling water ((for the caramel))
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp sake
• ½ lb thinly sliced pork loin
• 1 Tbsp neutral oil
• 2 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice ((typically 1⅔ cups (250 g) per donburi serving))
• freshly ground black pepper
• 4 inches Tokyo negi (long green onion) ((use only the white part; or substitute chopped scallions))
• pickled red ginger