---
title: "Miso Ginger Pork"
date: 2021-03-11
tags: ['japanese', 'pork']
author: jon-paul-uritis
---

## Ingredients

- ground pork
- sushi rice
- green onion
- fresh ginger
- miso paste
- pickled daikon
- zucchini or bok choy
- sesame oil (or olive oil)
- broth (optional)

## Directions

1. cook sushi rice
2. slice daikon, and pickle in a quick brine (rice vinegar, sugar, water)
3. dice white parts of green onion, mince green ends for garnish
4. mince fresh ginger
5. chop zucchini or bok choy into half inch (1-1.5 cm) chunks
6. heat up 2 tablespoons sesame oil
7. break up and brown ground pork till almost cooked through
8. salt and pepper the pork
9. add 1/2 cup to 1 cup (250-500 mL) water or broth
10. add white parts of green onion and ginger
11. add miso paste to taste
12. simmer stirring occasionally
13. add zucchini or bok choy, cook al dente
14. serve pork & veggies over bed of rice, garnish with green onion
15. (optional) add some spice! Sriracha or crushed red pepper are great.