Ginger Pork

Also known as "Shogayaki" in Japanese, Ginger Pork is probably one of the most popular Japanese comfort foods. Unlike many Japanese dishes, this one is meaty, and has a bold taste. That maybe why this dish is especially popular among men and kids alike. Even my ginger-hater Dad loves this. Normally, we use thinly sliced pork loin, but I used the tenderloin instead, just because it has less fat & it's not easy to find the thinly sliced meat in a regular grocerly store here..!   But if you happend to find the thinly sliced pork loin, by all means, go for it.  A bit of fat adds more flavour, I must admit.. ; p

Ingredients (3-4 servings):

300-400g Pork tenderloin (sliced 1cm thikness)
Ginger sauce  / marinade:
2TBS  Sugar
2TBS  Japanese sake
2TBS  Japanese soy sauce
2TBS  Grated ginger
2TBS  Mirin


1. Heat oil in a frying pan to medium high to high heat. Once the pan is hot, put the pork and stir-fry.
2. While stir frying the pork, add Sugar, Sake, Soy Sauce and Grated Ginger and blend them with the pork. Keep stir frying and add Mirin at the end.
3. Turn off the heat and serve. Pour the remaining sauce over the Pork.