Shogayaki (生姜焼き) is a beloved Japanese home-style dish, usually made with thinly sliced pork and a sweet-savory ginger sauce.In this vegan version, we use soy meat to recreate the same juicy texture and rich flavor—completely plant-based and just as satisfying!
With tender onions, fragrant ginger, and a glossy soy sauce glaze, this Vegan Ginger Pork is perfect for a quick dinner, rice bowl, or even a lunchbox side dish.
Table Of Contents
Ingredients(Serves 2)
- Soy meat (thin-sliced type or block rehydrated and sliced)…200g
- Onion…1/2 (thinly sliced)
- Flour…as needed (enough to coat the soy meat lightly)
- Oil (for frying)…as needed
- For marinating soy meat
- Soy sauce…1 tbsp
- Salt & pepper…a pinch
- For the sauce
- Soy sauce…2 tbsp
- Ginger…2 cloves (1 grated, 1 julienned)
- Mirin…1 tbsp
- Optional (adjust to taste)
- Garlic…1 clove (grated)
- Cane sugar or maple syrup…1–2 tsp
※If using dried soy meat, rehydrate it in hot water first and squeeze out excess water before cooking.
Instructions
- Marinate the soy meat with soy sauce and salt & pepper.
- Lightly coat the soy meat with flour (potato starch or cornstarch also works).
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, and grated ginger to make the sauce.
- Heat oil in a pan, sauté the onions until soft, then add the soy meat.
- Pour in the sauce and stir-fry until everything is coated and glossy.
- Finish with julienned ginger for extra aroma.
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Tips for Success
- Drain the soy meat well
Removing excess water prevents sogginess and gives it a firm, satisfying texture. If you’re using ready-to-eat soy slices (not the dried type), this dish can be ready in under 10 minutes. - Lightly coat with flour
This helps the sauce cling beautifully and adds a touch of toasty flavor. - Use ginger twice
Mix grated ginger into the sauce for depth, then finish with julienned ginger for a fresh aroma. - Cook onions thoroughly
Let the onions turn translucent and slightly sweet before adding the soy meat. It creates a balanced flavor base. - Let it sear a little
Allow the soy meat to cook undisturbed for a short time so it develops a light golden edge, which enhances the overall flavor. - Add the sauce at the end
Pour in the sauce after the soy meat and onions are cooked. This keeps the dish from becoming watery and gives it a glossy finish. - Adjust sweetness to taste
If you prefer a richer flavor, add a little sugar or maple syrup to the sauce.
