Japanese Sauteed Ginger Pork Aka “buta-No-Shogayaki”

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 1

Japanese Sauteed Ginger Pork Aka 'buta-No-Shogayaki' Recipe

by The Chefin Pork

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

230

Sugar

Fat

12g

Buta-No-Shogayaki, commonly known as Japanese Sauteed Ginger Pork, is a staple dish in Japanese cuisine. It's a quick and easy dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. The dish is made up of thin slices of pork that are sauteed with onion and ginger, then seasoned with soy sauce, sake, and mirin, and served over rice. The ginger brings a unique and delicious flavor to the dish, while the pork provides protein, iron, and zinc. This budget-friendly recipe can be customized to suit your taste preferences and is sure to become a family favorite.

Instructions

1.	Cut the pork into thin slices and coat with wheat flour.
2.	Slice the onion thinly and cut the ginger into thin strips.
3.	In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat and saute the pork until golden brown.
4.	Add the ginger and onion to the pan and saute until the onion is translucent.
5.	Add the soy sauce, sake, and mirin to the pan and stir well.
6.	Serve hot over rice.

PROS

This Japanese Sauteed Ginger Pork is a quick and easy meal to prepare, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

The ginger adds a unique flavor to the dish.

It’s a budget-friendly meal that can be customized to suit your taste buds.

CONS

This dish contains pork, which may not be suitable for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet.

It can be high in sodium due to the soy sauce, which should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc, making it a great addition to a balanced diet.
The ginger in this dish has anti-inflammatory properties and can also help with digestion.

	250 g pork loin
	1/2 onion
	1 ginger
	1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
	1 tablespoon sake
	1 tablespoon mirin ( sweet sake )
	wheat flour