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Japanese Ginger Pork　豚肉の生姜焼き

Japanese Ginger Pork (Shogayaki) is one of Japan's most beloved home-cooked meals. Thinly sliced pork is marinated with sake, fresh ginger, and soy sauce, then quickly pan-fried until tender and beautifully browned. This easy recipe is full of savory, ginger-infused flavor and is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve it with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables for an authentic Japanese meal the whole family will love.
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Servings: 1 person
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 piece of ginger (large enough to get generous amount of ginger juice)
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced pork
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • colorful vegetables as side dishes

Method
 

  1. Grate fresh ginger and collect the juice. Set aside.
  2. Lay the thinly sliced pork in a shallow dish or tray. Pour 1 tbsp of sake over the pork slices.
  3. For the marinade sauce, add the ginger juice and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, making sure all the pork slices are equally covered with the sauce.
  4. Cover and press the meat with plastic wrap to help it absorb the marinade better. Leave in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but for more flavor, leave for half a day or so.
  5. Heat a pan with medium high heat, and add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Add the marinated pork and cook until the pork changes color. Then add the remaining sauce, and cook until the liquid is almost evaporated.
    It's ready!  We hope you enjoy your "TOKYO FLAVORS, NEW YORK STYLE" meal!  Itadakimasu!
    Serve with fresh colorful vegetables and rice on the side for a healthy, balanced meal!

Notes

  • Thinly sliced pork containing some fat is the authentic choice for Japanese Ginger Pork.  
  • Sprinkle the pork with sake before adding the other seasonings. This helps keep the meat tender and juicy.
  • Cook the pork all the way through, but avoid overcooking it. Thinly sliced pork cooks very quickly, and overcooking will make it tough and less juicy.