Japanese Pork and Ginger Cabbage
Experience the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors with this Japanese Pork and Ginger Cabbage recipe, a quick and easy stir-fry that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Thinly sliced pork, shredded cabbage, and freshly grated ginger come together in a delectable soy sauce-based glaze enriched with mirin and sake. This comforting one-pan dish features tender pork and crisp, caramelized cabbage infused with bold, umami-rich notes, making it a satisfying dinner option for busy weeknights. Serve over steamed rice for a wholesome meal, and garnish with sliced green onions for a burst of freshness. Ideal for fans of Japanese home-cooked meals, this recipe showcases simple ingredients and cooking techniques that deliver incredible depth of flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams pork loin or pork belly, thinly sliced
- 400 grams green cabbage, shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 4 cups steamed rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Prepare all ingredients. Thinly slice the pork, shred the cabbage, and grate the ginger.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to create the sauce. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Add the grated ginger to the hot pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced pork to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned and just cooked through.
Push the pork to one side of the pan and add the shredded cabbage. Stir-fry the cabbage for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.
Pour the prepared sauce over the pork and cabbage. Toss everything together to ensure the sauce coats all the ingredients evenly.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the cabbage to become tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
Serve hot, either on its own or over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.4 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 501 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 650 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
