Japanese Ginger Pork Rice Bowl (Shogayaki Don)

Thinly sliced pork marinated in a flavorful ginger-soy sauce, pan-fried to perfection, and served over a bed of fluffy rice. A quick and satisfying Japanese lunch or dinner!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

650

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.30

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Asian•Japanese

Main Ingredient:

Pork•Rice

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy

Ingredients

Servings

500gThinly Sliced Pork (Pork Shoulder or Pork Loin)(About 1/8 inch thick. Can be pre-sliced or sliced yourself.)

£5.50

4cupsCooked Japanese Rice(Short-grain or medium-grain rice is recommended.)

£2.00

2tablespoonsFresh Ginger(Grated or finely minced)

£0.25

3tablespoonsSoy Sauce(Regular soy sauce)

£0.15

2tablespoonsMirin (Sweet Rice Wine)(Adds sweetness and depth of flavor. Substitute with 1 tbsp sake + 1 tsp sugar if needed.)

£0.30

1tablespoonSake (Japanese Rice Wine)(Dry or cooking sake)

£0.20

1teaspoonSugar(White or brown sugar)

£0.01

1teaspoonSesame Oil(For cooking)

£0.10

1tablespoonVegetable Oil(For cooking)

£0.05

2stalksGreen Onions(Thinly sliced, for garnish (optional))

£0.40

1tablespoonSesame Seeds(Toasted, for garnish (optional))

£0.25

Total Cost

£9.21

£2.30 per serving

The Method

1
In a bowl, combine grated ginger, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Mix well to create the marinade.
2
Add the thinly sliced pork to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator).
3
Heat the sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4
Add the marinated pork to the skillet in a single layer (work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding).
5
Cook the pork for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly browned.
6
Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
7
Divide the cooked rice into four bowls.
8
Top each bowl with the cooked ginger pork.
9
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using).
10
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (400g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

60g

23% of RDA

Fat

25g

36% of RDA

Protein

40g

80% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

10 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

800 mg

35% of RDA

Saturated Fat

8 g

40% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For easier slicing, partially freeze the pork for about 30 minutes before slicing.

Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the pork, as this will steam the meat instead of searing it. Cook in batches if needed.

Adjust the amount of ginger to your preference. If you like a stronger ginger flavor, add more.

Serve with a side of miso soup or a simple salad for a complete meal.

Store leftover pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Large Skillet or Wok

Cutting Board

Knife

Measuring Cups and Spoons

Rice Cooker (Optional)

Wine Pairings

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