Japanese Mince with Miso (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 tbsp cooking oil
02 - 1 tsp crushed garlic
03 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
04 - 250 g ground pork
05 - ⅓ cup water (100 ml)
06 - 2 tbsp white sugar
07 - 2 ½ tbsp red miso paste
08 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp cooking sake
10 - 1 tsp sesame oil
11 - 1 tbsp doubanjiang (if you want some heat)

→ Optional Garnish

12 - Green onions, cut into thin slices

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Pour 1 tbsp of cooking oil into a big skillet over high heat. Toss in 1 tsp garlic and 1 tsp ginger and stir them around for 20-30 seconds.
02 - Toss in 250 g ground pork and cook until it's no longer pink, which takes about 3 minutes.
03 - Turn down heat to medium-low. Add ⅓ cup water, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 ½ tbsp red miso paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp cooking sake, and 1 tsp sesame oil. If you want it spicy, throw in 1 tbsp doubanjiang too.
04 - Mix everything well and let it bubble for another minute until the sauce gets thicker.
05 - Spoon it over some rice or your top Japanese food pick and sprinkle with green onions if you'd like.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Keep leftovers in a sealed container in your fridge for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 1-2 months.
02 - Make single portions before freezing so you can grab just what you need later.