4.3 from 12 votes
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 303 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 200 gram (⅖ 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.
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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 Information
Serving
2people
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
579mg
(24%)
Potassium
335mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.