Japanese Stir Fried Pork

This delicious Japanese dish combines tender slices of pork with sweet onions and a variety of vegetables, all cooked in a light soy-based sauce. It's a simple yet flavourful meal, perfect for a quick and nourishing dinner.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings People

Ingredients

400 g pork loin or shoulder thinly sliced
1 large onion thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper sliced
1 medium carrot julienned
100 g cabbage shredded
100 g mushrooms sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin optional
1 tbsp sake optional
1 tsp ginger grated
1 tbsp vegetable oil
salt to taste
pepper to taste
400 g cooked rice for serving

Instructions

Thinly slice the pork, onion, bell pepper, carrot, cabbage and mushrooms. Set aside.
400 g pork loin, 1 large onion, 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium carrot, 100 g cabbage, 100 g mushrooms
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin (if using), sake (if using), and ginger. Add the sliced pork and let it marinate for about 5 minutes.
2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, 1 tsp ginger
In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Add the pork to the pan, discarding any excess marinade. Stir-fry the pork for 2-3 minutes until it’s browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Stir-fry the onions, bell pepper, carrot, cabbage, and mushrooms for 4-5 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp.
Return the pork to the pan and mix it with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
salt, pepper
Serve the stir-fried pork and vegetables over steamed rice.
400 g cooked rice

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