Buta Shoga Yaki: Ginger Pork

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Roasted pork in ginger sauce is typical of Japanese cuisine, but its origins date back to the twentieth year of the Showa era (1950). It is thought that the first restaurant to offer this dish on its menu was the Zenigata restaurant (Ginza Tokyo); a dish that is easy to prepare and in large quantities. Buta Shoga Yaki was therefore born as a specialty of the Kanto region. Despite its simplicity, the juicy texture of the pork loin and the balance between sweet and spicy is the key to the success of this dish. Let's try to prepare it too. An easy-to-prepare recipe to bring a bit of the Orient to our tables.

Difficulty:

Easy

Duration:

15 min

Ingredients for

2 people

pork cut into thin slices
wheat flour

For the sauce:
grated or fresh organic ginger, 2 two tsp
soy sauce, 1 tbsp
grated garlic, 1/2 tsp
mirin, 1 tbsp or 1 tbsp sugar
sake, 1 tbsp
Sesame or olive oil

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine all the components for the sauce, mirin, sake, soy, sugar, garlic and ginger.

We coat the meat with flour and put it to sear in a pan. Once golden, add the sauce and cook for a few minutes.

Serve with a salad of cabbage cut into thin strips or with lettuce.

Ginger reminds me of a book

Ginger reminds me of a book; Jemie Ford's "The Forbidden Taste of Ginger" a sensitive story that I remember fondly. This book is about a friendship between a Chinese boy and a Japanese girl in the States during the Second World War and tells how the ginger infusion secretly drunk by the kids becomes the symbol of their bond.

What does ginger remind you of? Perhaps Shriek's gingerbread man, or a cup of ginger tea ? Let's try to understand what ginger really is and how to best use this "magic root".

Ginger has its roots in the past. One of the first populations to discover its innumerable qualities was the Chinese. Confucius speaks of it as a plant capable of clearing the mind and eliminating impurities. Another population that greatly appreciated the qualities of this beneficial plant was the Japanese, in whose language ginger means "the wonder of the Universe", indicating the extraordinary properties of this element.

What is ginger good for?

Ginger is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and stimulates digestion. It can be used for colds and sore throats and as a remedy for nausea.

Ginger is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and stimulates digestion. It can be used for colds and sore throats and as a remedy for nausea. I’ve lived in Tokyo for fifteen years and I can assure you that in case of flu it is normal to put ginger in soups or seasoning main courses with it. I recommend a very good recipe for pork with ginger that I always make. You can use either fresh organic ginger or loose organic ginger powder to flavor the sauce.

Let's try to dispel some myths and answer some questions about ginger.

Zenzero Q&A

When to drink ginger and lemon?

In the morning or in the evening and in case of cough and cold a nice ginger and lemon tea is the ideal remedy. You can find the recipe at this link: https://www.laboutiquedelbiologico.it/?fc=module&module=prestablog&controller=blog&id=22

Does ginger have to be peeled?

Ginger is a root and as such it is necessary to remove the outer skin. You can use a knife or a simple peeler.

Why is ginger blue?

You are not colorblind, sometimes ginger can have blue streaks inside. These stripes can mean two things:

1) It is not ginger, but a similar root called galangal which has similar properties to ginger.

2) Wrong storage of ginger. The root is sensitive to cold, the recommended temperature for storing it is around 10-15 degrees. A decrease in temperature causes the pulp to turn blue.

However you want to try this spice, as a remedy for colds or to embellish your dishes, you will certainly not be disappointed. Ginger is a magical root that can enrich your pantry.

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