Tender Pork Stew with Kiwi
Easy Side Dish: Tender Pork Stew Made with Kiwi
Made tender and sweet! This pork stew is incredibly soft and delicious thanks to the tenderizing power of kiwi. Enjoy a flavorful side dish that elevates any meal.
Main Ingredients
- Pork 400g (Pork shoulder or leg cut for stew recommended)
- Onion 1/2
Seasoning & Additional Ingredients
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp (or 1 clove garlic, minced)
- Fresh ginger 1 slice (minced)
- Mirin or cooking wine 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Kiwi jam 2 Tbsp (or 1.5 Tbsp sugar or corn syrup if unavailable)
- Black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds to taste
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp (or 1 clove garlic, minced)
- Fresh ginger 1 slice (minced)
- Mirin or cooking wine 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Kiwi jam 2 Tbsp (or 1.5 Tbsp sugar or corn syrup if unavailable)
- Black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gently rinse the pork under running water. If using pork cut for stew, cut it into bite-sized pieces with scissors. If the fat needs to be separated from the meat, do so now. (Tip: You can also cook it as a whole piece and slice it later.)
Step 2
Finely mince the garlic and thinly slice and then mince the fresh ginger. Prepare the half onion by finely chopping 1/4 of it and thinly slicing the remaining 1/4.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, minced ginger, 1 Tbsp mirin, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp kiwi jam, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Whisk thoroughly until the seasoning mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 4
Add the prepared pork to the seasoning mixture and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 20-30 minutes. If you don’t have kiwi jam, you can substitute it with sugar or corn syrup, adjusting the sweetness as needed. (Tip: Kiwi contains enzymes that help tenderize meat.)
Step 5
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the marinated pork. Stir-fry quickly, constantly mixing with a spatula to ensure even cooking and prevent burning, until the surface of the pork is browned.
Step 6
Once the pork is browned, reduce the heat to medium. Add the sliced onions to the pan and stir-fry them with the pork for a short while. Cook until the onions become translucent and slightly softened, then turn off the heat.
Step 7
Finally, sprinkle with black pepper to your preference and garnish with sesame seeds. This dish is best enjoyed warm and makes a wonderful side dish or an accompaniment to drinks.
