Ginger Lovers Have Got to Try This Japanese Ginger Pork Recipe

One of my favorite ginger recipes is made by my own mama–thin-sliced Japanese ginger pork. This is something she makes for me when I have a cold and I am hangin’ out under the covers of my bed, yet still somehow have an appetite (the life of a foodie, am I right…?). Ginger is a root that is incredible in aiding health conditions such as nausea, digestion, and pain. It has a warm spiciness with a slightly sweet bite, which instantly fills you with energy. This dish is so good, it kind of makes me wish I was sick more often, because it is so rare for my mom to make it. 

This is a Japanese dish, so if you have a Mitsuwa or Nijiya Japanese market near you, you’re in luck! If not, hop on over to Amazon to order some of the marinade ingredients. 

Thin-Sliced Japanese Ginger Pork

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServings:2 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound thinly-sliced lean pork
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated onion
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Mirin Japanese rice wine
• Sliced okra for garnish

Instructions

1. 
   

   Combine all of the ingredients into a large bowl

2. 
   

   Marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes

3. 
   

   Cook in a nonstick frying pan until ready

4. 
   

   Serve with white Japanese sticky rice and eat together

Enjoy!

• < 20 Minutes
• Dinner
• Lunch