Ginger Pork (Japanese Shoga-Yaki)

Shoga-yaki is a very popular dish in Japan. It is popular especially in the summer to fight the fatigue and loss of appetite that is caused by the hot and humid weather. It is commonly plated with shredded cabbage and served with rice and miso soup.

Ginger Pork (Japanese <i>Shoga-Yaki</i>) Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 3):

1 lb. thinly sliced boneless pork chops
3 Tbsp. corn starch
1 Tbsp. sake (Japanese rice wine)
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
1 tsp. sugar
3 tsp. ginger juice (finely grate and squeeze with fingertips)
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Side:

2 cups finely shredded cabbage

*This recipe was developed for the Gourmet Sizzler® Electric Griddle (EA-BDC10). Adjustments may be necessary when using other models.

Ginger Pork (Japanese <i>Shoga-Yaki</i>) Step 1

If the pork is thick, cover with plastic wrap and pound to make them under 1/8" thick.

Ginger Pork (Japanese <i>Shoga-Yaki</i>) Step 3

Turn the Gourmet Sizzler® Electric Griddle temperature control dial to 400ºF and preheat for about 5 minutes. When preheating completes, pour vegetable oil.

Ginger Pork (Japanese <i>Shoga-Yaki</i>) Step 4

Place chops on the pan and cook for 3 minutes or until the pork is halfway done.

Ginger Pork (Japanese <i>Shoga-Yaki</i>) Step 5

Flip pork and cook for another minute, then remove the pork from the pan and set aside.

Ginger Pork (Japanese <i>Shoga-Yaki</i>) Step 7

When the sauce turns bubbly, place the pork back into the pan and coat well with the sauce.

Ginger Pork (Japanese <i>Shoga-Yaki</i>) Step 8

Add ginger juice to the pan and turn heat off. Plate and serve with cabbage while pork is hot.