Best 3 Japanese Ginger Pork Recipes

Japanese ginger pork is a delicious and savory dish that is sure to please. This classic Japanese dish is made with thinly sliced pork, ginger, and a sweet and savory sauce. It is a quick and easy meal that can be served with rice or noodles. The combination of the tender pork, the aromatic ginger, and the flavorful sauce makes this dish a hit with both adults and children alike. Whether you are a fan of Japanese cuisine or are simply looking for a new and exciting dish to try, Japanese ginger pork is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STIR-FRIED JAPANESE GINGER PORK

Stir-Fried Japanese Ginger Pork image

If you can't find daikon radishes, use a bunch of small red radishes when in season. I love this stir-fry because you can add any veggies you like, including spring onions, savoy, or Chinese cabbage... whatever you have handy.

Provided by ZAYO

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese

Time 41m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 daikon radish, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sake (Japanese rice wine)
1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
11 ounces pork fillet, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine daikon radish, soy sauce, sake, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and mirin in a large bowl. Add sliced pork; let marinate for 5 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pork from marinade and add to the wok; cook and stir until evenly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in remaining marinade; cover and cook until bubbling, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 531.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

JAPANESE PORK AND GINGER CABBAGE

Japanese Pork and Ginger Cabbage image

This is a very simple, very quick dish to make and it tastes great, is healthy and is on the table in 35 minutes. It would even be quicker than that, but there is a ten minute marinating time.

Provided by The Flying Chef

Categories Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

800 g pork fillets, sliced in to thin strips (about 5cm in length.)
2 heads Chinese cabbage (about 700g in weight.)
2 1/2-3 tablespoons sake
3 teaspoons sugar
60 ml Japanese soy sauce
3 -4 teaspoons gingerroot, grated (add more or less ginger depending on personal taste.)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Combine sake, sugar, soy sauce and ginger in a bowl and stir until sugar dissolves.
Add sliced pork and marinade 10 min's (do not marinate longer than 10 min's as pork will become tough.) Drain pork over a small bowl, reserve marinade.
While pork is marinating, remove thick ribs from cabbage (the thick white stalky part in the centre.) Cut leaves into approx 4cm squares.
Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, add pork stir-fry for about 5 Min's or until pork is almost cooked. Add reserved marinade stir-fry for a couple of minutes, finally add cabbage and stir-fry until cabbage just wilts.
Serve pork over steamed rice.

JAPANESE GINGER PORK

Japanese Ginger Pork image

This recipe is for a quick Japanese style pork saute. Great with rice and steamed veggies on the side. You can also double the recipe and use whole Pork Chops or chicken breasts for grilling!

Provided by baby23

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sake
2 tablespoons mirin
1 pound thinly sliced pork loin
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together the ginger, soy sauce, sake and mirin. Add the sliced pork, cover, and marinate for about 1 hour.
Heat the oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Add the pork, and fry until brown. The pork should have a dark crispy look to it. Do not cook on low or medium heat, as the juices will not cook fast enough to get a crispy texture. Discard leftover marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 490.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

To save time, use pre-sliced pork or thinly slice it yourself before cooking.
If you don't have sake, you can substitute dry white wine or chicken broth.
For a sweeter sauce, add a tablespoon of honey or brown sugar.
Serve the pork with a side of rice or noodles.
Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for an extra pop of flavor.

Conclusion:

Japanese ginger pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly balanced, with a combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.