Japanese Ginger Pork
Easy and quick Japanese Ginger Pork recipe brings a mouthwatering dish to the table in less than 20 minutes. Tender and Juicy pork slices coated with sweet and savory ginger sauce are incredibly delicious and flavorful. Serve with rice or shredded lettuce, and you will have lunch or dinner ready for the whole family.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2/5 pounds thinly sliced pork
Instructions
- Prepare the ginger sauce by peeling and grating the ginger. In a small bowl, combine the grated ginger and its juice with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Stir well and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork slices and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink. Then, pour the ginger sauce over the meat.
- Lower the heat to medium, give the meat a quick stir, and bring it to a simmer. Once the sauce has thickened and the pork is cooked through, turn off the heat and transfer the pork to a plate.
- Serve immediately with freshly shredded lettuce and tomato, if desired.
Notes
- Using the right cut of meat, including thinly sliced pork belly and pork loin, works best for the dish.
- Grating fresh ginger will give the dish a stronger flavor and aroma than using ginger powder.
- Do not overcook the meat. Stir-fry the pork slices over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes to sear the meat and keep it juicy. Do not overcook the pork, as it will become tough and dry.
Nutrition
Serving: 2people | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg