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Introduction

Shogayaki is a popular Japanese home-style dish made with thinly sliced pork cooked in a sweet-savory ginger sauce. Served with rice, miso soup, and fresh vegetables, it’s a satisfying and balanced meal that’s easy to prepare.

Ingredients (for 2 servings)

• 200g thinly sliced pork loin or shoulder
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp sake
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• Shredded cabbage, cucumber, and tomato (for garnish)
• Steamed rice (to serve)

Instructions

1. Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and grated ginger.
2. Cook pork: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan, add pork slices (and onion if using), and cook until lightly browned.
3. Add sauce: Pour the sauce into the pan and stir to coat the pork evenly. Simmer until the sauce slightly thickens.
4. Serve: Arrange the pork on a plate with shredded cabbage, cucumber, and tomato. Serve with rice and miso soup.

Tips

• Use thinly sliced pork belly for a richer flavor, or lean cuts for a lighter version.
• Adjust ginger amount to your preference — more for a spicier kick.
• Best enjoyed immediately while hot.

Closing

Shogayaki is a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a weekday dinner. Its combination of savory pork and refreshing ginger makes it one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods.

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