Japanese Ginger Fried Pork

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Marinating Time: 1

Total Time: 1 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 362kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Marinate the pork ahead of time and prepare dinner in about ten minutes flat with this Japanese Ginger Fried Pork recipe. Prepare this dish with snow peas and serve over steamed rice for a completely nutritious meal!

Print Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds pork butt or pork shoulder, very thinly sliced (about 1/8th inch thick) across the grain
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon sake
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated or very finely chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound sugar snap peas (or snow peas)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Instructions

Add the low-sodium soy sauce, dark soy sauce, mirin, sake, ginger, and oil to a shallow bowl. Whisk to combine.
Transfer the thinly sliced pork to the marinade and toss to coat well. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour. Pork can be left to marinate for 12-18 hours.
When ready to cook, transfer the pork and all of the marinade juices in the bowl to a large skillet which has been preheated over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, turning often, for 5-7 minutes or until the pork starts to brown and caramelize slightly.
In the meantime, wash the peas and pat them dry.
When the pork is ready, add the peas to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
Plate over steamed rice and garnish with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

I added fresh chilies for colour and heat. They are completely optional.

Nutrition