Japanese Ginger Pork

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork, cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, ginger, garlic powder, sesame oil, and black pepper.
4. Pour the sauce over the pork and reduce heat to medium-low.
5. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the pork is fully cooked, about 10 minutes.
6. Serve with steamed rice and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Ginger is a root commonly used in Asian cooking to add flavor and spice to dishes.
• Mirin is a type of Japanese rice wine that is sweeter and milder than sake.
• Sake is a type of Japanese rice wine that is usually served warm.