RECIPE
Marinating pork in ginger is a Japanese technique that renders it tender and juicy. This easy Shogayaki recipe is made with pork chops and a handful of pantry staples.
- 400 grams pork rib chops (3/4-inch thick) - 30 grams ginger (peeled and grated) - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 2 tablespoons sake - 2 tablespoons soy sauce - 1 tablespoons honey - 1 tablespoon potato starch - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - scallions (chopped, for garnish)
Rub the grated ginger and salt into all sides of the pork chops. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
When the pork is done marinating, use paper towels to wipe off the excess ginger and dry the surface of the pork.
Pan-fry the pork chops with the oil over medium heat until browned on one side, flip and brown the other side (~2 minutes per side).
Pour the sauce into the pan, turn up the heat and turn the Shogayaki over repeatedly in the sauce to glaze it.