A Taste of Japan in Your Own Kitchen
This is an amazing Japanese roast pork recipe that my friend Emi shared with me. Japanese roast pork, roasted with sake – you just know this is going to be good! While it’s traditionally served with a salad, I’ve put my own spin on it to make it a complete meal.
Ingredients
For the Japanese Roast Pork
- 600g pork loin, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons grated garlic (or finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Sauce
- 200ml soy sauce
- 100ml cooking sake
- 100ml mirin
- 200g silken tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
For the Egg Fried Rice
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- Green Peas
- Sweetcorn
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Rub the pork all over with the salt, pepper and grated garlic. Place in a bowl and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Place the Japanese roast pork on a baking tray lined with foil or lightly greased to prevent sticking. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Turn the oven temperature down to 180°C (350°F) and roast Japanese roast pork for another 20 minutes.
- Remove Japanese roast pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sake, and mirin. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until alcohol evaporates.
- Remove from heat and pour sauce into a bowl. Add the sliced Japanese roast pork and tofu cubes. Gently stir to coat. Set aside.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat oil and margarine over medium-high heat.
- Add cooked rice and fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
- Add Green Peas & Sweetcorn
- Push rice to sides of wok. Add beaten eggs to center and scramble until just set.
- Stir eggs into rice. Add garlic and continue frying for 1 minute.
- Stir in soy sauce and remove from heat.
- To serve, place egg fried rice in bowls. Top with Japanese roast pork and sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use a good quality pork loin. The marinade helps keep the Japanese roast pork juicy while roasting.
- Roasting the Japanese roast pork in stages at different temperatures ensures it cooks through without drying out.
- The sauce infuses the Japanese roast pork with delicious umami flavor. Mirin adds sweetness to balance the saltiness of soy.
- Silken tofu absorbs the sauce and adds protein, making this a complete meal.
- Frying the rice imparts delicious flavor. Scrambled eggs and garlic add extra richness.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste. Add more for saltier fried rice.
- Try serving with a side of miso soup and steamed broccoli.
