5 from 3 votes
Ginger Pork (Shogayaki)
This simple but delicious Japanese ginger pork (also known as Shogayaki), come together with only a handful of ingredients. Thinly sliced pork marinated in a sweet and savory aromatic gingery sauce and then quickly sautéed, this dish is so flavorful and easy to make for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
248 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 2 inches ginger peeled and grated, fresh
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ pound pork sliced
- ½ to 1 onion sliced
- 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated ginger, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, pepper, sliced pork, and sliced onions. Mix well to combine and marinate the pork for 20 to 30 minutes.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat and add up to half of the marinated mixture in a single layer.
- Allow the pork to cook for a few seconds untouched before sauteing the meat. Let sit for another few seconds to allow the other side to sear.
- Stir fry until the pork is no longer pink and transfer to a plate. Continue with the rest of the pork and oil. Keep the onions in the pan if you want them more caramelized.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
763mg
(32%)
Potassium
445mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 763mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.