Description
Delightful Japanese Pork Miso Mince tantalizes taste buds with rich umami flavors from traditional Asian cuisine. Simmering ground pork in miso sauce creates a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) pork mince
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Aromatics and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 spring onion, finely sliced
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with sesame oil over medium-high temperature until shimmering.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic and ginger, releasing their aromatic essence for approximately 30 seconds.
- Incorporate ground pork, methodically fragmenting the meat with a spatula and stirring continuously until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Whisk miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a separate vessel until smooth and homogeneous.
- Stream the umami-rich sauce over the sizzling pork, ensuring every morsel becomes thoroughly coated and glistening.
- Lower flame to gentle simmer, allowing liquid to slightly reduce and intensify flavors for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Transfer to serving dish and garnish with delicately sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Swap regular miso for gluten-free miso paste to make this dish celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Toast sesame seeds and sprinkle on top for an extra layer of nutty flavor and crunchy texture that elevates the dish.
- Use ground chicken or turkey as a leaner protein alternative if you want to reduce fat content without compromising taste.
- Add a small amount of gochujang or chili flakes for those who enjoy a subtle spicy kick to the traditional Japanese flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg