A simple and elegant Japanese hot pot featuring fragrant mitsuba wrapped in thinly sliced pork. Light, healthy, and perfect with ponzu dipping sauce.

**Ingredients (Serves 1–2)
・9 sprigs mitsuba (Japanese wild parsley)
Can be substituted with mizuna, watercress, or other leafy greens.
・12 slices thinly sliced pork

**Broth
・300 ml water
・10-12 g bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
Store-bought dashi stock or dashi packets can be used instead.

**Dipping Sauce
・Ponzu (citrus soy sauce)

**Method
・Wash the mitsuba and trim the stems if needed.
・Divide the mitsuba into small bundles and wrap each bundle with a slice of pork.
・Prepare the broth by simmering the bonito flakes in water, then strain. ・Alternatively, use prepared dashi stock.
・Bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
・Add the pork-wrapped mitsuba and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the pork is fully cooked.
・Dip in ponzu and enjoy!