- Mixing all the broth ingredients.
- Cut 1/2 head napa cabbage lengthwise into half. Wash the leaves without detaching them from the core. Drain well.
- Layer sliced pork into the napa cabbage wedges by placing one pork belly slice between each of the leaves.
- Once done layering, cut off the hard cabbage cores without disturbing the layers. Cut each wedge into 5–6 cm long.
- Packing the ingredients in a donabe. Start from the edge of the pot and work your way toward the center.
- Pour the soup broth into the pot ,covered, on medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium low and cook for another 8–10 minutes.