Stir-Fried Japanese Ginger Pork

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound pork loin, cut into thin strips
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, sliced

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the pork strips and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
3. Add the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, and garlic to the pan and stir to combine.
4. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the pork is cooked through.
5. Add the green onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Ginger is known to help reduce inflammation.
• This dish is a popular Japanese home cooking staple.
• Soy sauce is a great source of protein.