Nikumiso - Japanese Pork and Miso Sauce

Step 1

Place the red miso paste, sugar, soy sauce, cooking sake, garlic and ginger in a small bowl and mix well to form a sauce paste.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the pork mince and fry until browned, around 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the mushrooms and fry for 1-2 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the sauce paste and water. Stir through and cook for a further 3-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

Step 5

Serve topped on rice, and garnish with optional spring onion / green onion.