Ginger Pork Stir-Fry with Shiso and Garlic

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Quick stir-fried thinly sliced pork with fragrant ginger and garlic, accented by fresh shiso leaves for a vibrant Japanese-inspired main dish. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs thinly sliced pork shoulder, fresh ginger, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 12 oz thinly sliced pork shoulder to the skillet, spreading it out in a single layer. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until pork is cooked through and slightly caramelized on edges.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp mirin to the pan, stirring quickly to coat all the pork. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and toss in 6 thinly sliced shiso leaves and 1 sliced green onion stalk, mixing gently to incorporate the fresh herb aroma.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with steamed rice or as a filling for lettuce wraps.

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