Japanese pork and ginger cabbage is a mouthwatering dish that combines the savory flavors of pork, the spicy zing of ginger, and the refreshing crunch of cabbage. It is a popular dish in Japanese cuisine and can be found in many restaurants and homes throughout the country. The preparation of this dish is relatively simple and requires only a few basic ingredients, making it an excellent choice for home cooks of all levels. Once prepared, this delectable dish can be enjoyed as a main course or as part of a larger meal.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
PORK SHOGAYAKI (GINGER PORK)
Pork Shogayaki (生姜焼き, ginger pork) is a thinly sliced sautéed pork full of ginger flavour, which makes the sauce so tasty. It is one of the most popular recipes on the lunch menu as well as the bento box (Japanese lunch box). It is very simple to make and excellent for a weekday dinner with a bowl of rice.
Provided by Yumiko
Categories Main
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- (this step is optional) Using the tip of a sharp knife, cut the connecting tissue (the tissue separating red meat and fat) embedded in the meat. This will prevent the meat from curing when cooked.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of sake and 1 teaspoon of ginger juice over the pork slices, coat well and leave for 10 minutes. This will tenderise the meat and removes meaty smell.
- Mix ginger sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a non-stick (preferred) frypan over medium high heat.
- Place the meat in the frypan without overlapping (cook in batches if required) and cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the bottom side is golden and the edges start to cook.
- Turn it over and cook further 1-2 minutes. If cooking in batches, transfer the cooked meat onto a plate and cook the remaining meat.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Return all the cooked meat to the frypan and add the ginger sauce to the pan.
- Cook for about 15-30 seconds, turning the pork slices over to ensure the meat is coated with the sauce. When the sauce is reduced to about 1-2 tablespoons (note 3), turn the heat off.
- Place the vegetables on one side of the plate. Place pork slices and pour the sauce in the frypan over the pork.
JAPANESE PORK AND GINGER CABBAGE
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
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.
CRISPY PORK CUTLETS (TONKATSU) WITH SHAVED CABBAGE SALAD AND GINGER VINAIGRETTE
The pork quality is essential to this dish and you need a tender cut with lots of good marbling. I use a boneless rib chop with very even and dense marbling. I also prefer my cutlets to be thick, as this helps to keep the meat from drying out as you fry it. Please use a heritage breed of pork such as Kurobuta, Berkshire or Iberico; they all have superior flavor and marbling.
Provided by Andrew Zimmern
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Soak the cabbage in ice water for 20 minutes. Drain thoroughly then spin very dry in a salad spinner (or pat with paper towels). Set aside.
- Meanwhile, carefully score the flat sides of the chops with a paring knife at 1-inch intervals, about 1/4 inch deep. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F.
- Put the flour, eggs and panko in 3 separate shallow bowls. Season the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each chop in the flour, shaking off the excess; dip in the egg, then dredge in the panko, pressing to help the crumbs adhere.
- Fry the cutlets in a single layer, working in batches if need be, until medium browned (not burnt), 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the cutlets to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and season immediately with sea salt.
- While the cutlets cook, combine the cabbage with the chives, lemon juice and salt in a large bowl and toss.
- Place each cutlet on a plate; add a pile of the seasoned cabbage and dress with the vinaigrette. Serve right away with some tonkatsu sauce, a smear of Japanese hot mustard on the edge of plate, lemon wedges and bowls of rice on the side, if you like.
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a simmer. Add the carrots and cook for 1 minute. Drain then immediately plunge in ice water. Drain again, then place in a blender. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Season with salt and white pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 week. Makes 3 cups.
ASIAN PORK CABBAGE STIR-FRY
Pork paired with crisp cabbage and carrots makes a stirring combination in this tasty main dish from Jane Goldsmith. "It's a quick-fix dish when unexpected company arrives," she writes from Bloomfield, Indiana. "I got the recipe from a friend when I was in college.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry cabbage in 1 teaspoon oil for 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add carrots; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until carrots are crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, stir-fry pork in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add ginger and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until pork is lightly browned. Stir in 3/4 cup broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until meat juices run clear., Combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Stir in the cabbage mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice if desired.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY STIR-FRIED CABBAGE
This is a vegetarian version of a classic Chinese stir-fry. The authentic versions I've encountered include some pork or bacon, but the chilies, ginger, garlic, star anise and the cabbage are flavorful enough without meat. I've added carrots for color.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 10m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and star anise in a small bowl. Combine the soy sauce and wine or sherry in another small bowl.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and tilting it back and forth. Add the garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and star anise. Stir-fry for a few seconds, just until fragrant, then add the cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry for one to two minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt, then add the salt and wine/soy sauce mixture. Cover and cook over high heat for one minute until just wilted. Uncover and stir-fry for another 30 seconds, then stir in the chives or cilantro and remove from the heat. The cabbage should be crisp-tender. Serve with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 419 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
DELICIOUS ASIAN PORK AND CABBAGE DUMPLINGS
Make and share this Delicious Asian Pork and Cabbage Dumplings recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 100 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the uncooked pork, ginger, garlic, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg and cabbage; stir until well mixed.
- Place 1 heaping teaspoon of pork filling onto each wonton skin; moisten edges with water then fold edges over to form a triangle shape.
- Roll edges slightly to seal in filling.
- Set dumplings aside on a lightly floured surface until ready to cook.
- TO COOK: Steam dumplings in a covered bamboo or metal steamer (an electric veggie steamer works great also) for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.
GINGERY CABBAGE ROLLS WITH PORK AND RICE
These fork-tender cabbage rolls, filled with savory pork, rice and ginger, are the ultimate comfort food - perfect to serve as a cozy meal on a cold night. When assembling the rolls, you can simply fold the cabbage leaf onto itself as you would fold a burrito - and don't worry if the cabbage leaves tear. If there are any leftovers, reheat them with more chicken broth. They are good the day they are made, but even better the next day.
Provided by Sue Li
Categories dinner, meat, soups and stews, vegetables, main course
Time 4h
Yield 12 cabbage rolls (4 to 6 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt.
- Prepare the cabbage: Remove about 12 large outer leaves, reserving the rest of the cabbage for another use. Once the water boils, lower the heat to medium so that the water reaches a gentle boil. Add the cabbage leaves, about 4 at a time, and cook until tender and flexible but leaves remain intact and maintain their crunch, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a towel-lined plate and set aside to cool slightly while you make the filling. Repeat with remaining cabbage leaves.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine pork, rice, egg, scallions, ginger and soy sauce with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- Assemble the cabbage rolls: Working with one cooked cabbage leaf at a time, place it on a cutting board or other flat surface with its stem end at the bottom. Spoon a heaping 1/4 cup of the pork mixture in the center and mold the mixture into a rough 2- to 3-inch log. Pull the stem end over the meat mixture, and fold the right and left sides of the leaf over and roll tightly to the very top. Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down in a large Dutch oven or ovenproof, straight-sided saucepan. Repeat with the remaining cabbage and pork filling.
- Pour the chicken broth over the cabbage rolls and bring to a boil over medium. Cover the pan, transfer to the oven, and bake until cabbage rolls are fork tender and the meat mixture is cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve with ladles of broth over the rolls and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Tips for Making the Best Japanese Pork and Ginger Cabbage
1. **Use high-quality ingredients.** The flavor of your dish will only be as good as the ingredients you use. Choose fresh, tender pork, crisp cabbage, and flavorful ginger. 2. **Marinate the pork.** Marinating the pork in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and ginger will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. 3. **Don't overcrowd the pan.** When you're cooking the pork, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the pork from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to steam rather than brown. 4. **Cook the pork in batches.** If you're cooking a large amount of pork, cook it in batches. This will help to prevent the pork from overcrowding the pan and will ensure that it cooks evenly. 5. **Use a large skillet or wok.** A large skillet or wok will give you plenty of room to cook the pork and cabbage without overcrowding. 6. **Cook the cabbage until it's tender-crisp.** The cabbage should be cooked until it's tender, but still has a bit of a crunch to it. 7. **Serve the dish immediately.** Japanese pork and ginger cabbage is best served immediately after it's cooked. This will ensure that the pork is tender and the cabbage is still crisp.Conclusion
Japanese pork and ginger cabbage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pork. With its savory and slightly sweet flavor, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give Japanese pork and ginger cabbage a try. You won't be disappointed!
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