Teriyaki pork strips

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of pork loin or tenderloin, thinly sliced into strips
• 1/2 cup of soy sauce
• 1/4 cup of mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1/4 cup of sake (Japanese rice wine) or dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the teriyaki sauce. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Place the pork strips in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag and pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the pork. Reserve the other half for later.
3. Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but longer if possible (a few hours or even overnight for better flavor absorption).
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and allow any excess liquid to drain off.
5. Add the pork strips to the hot skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have a nice caramelized exterior.
6. Pour the reserved teriyaki sauce into the skillet and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes to thicken slightly.
7. Serve the teriyaki pork strips hot, drizzled with the thickened sauce. You can garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
8. Teriyaki pork strips are often served over a bed of steamed rice or with stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.