Stir-Fried Ground Pork, Cabbage, and Egg with Miso Sauce

A hearty and flavorful stir-fry made with ground pork, cabbage, and fluffy eggs — coated in a sweet and savory miso sauce that makes white rice irresistible!

The cabbage stays crisp, the eggs are soft and airy, and the rich miso flavor ties it all together.

Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a rice bowl topping — it only takes about 10 minutes to make!

COOKING TIME: 10 minutes | Servings: 2

7 oz ground pork (200g)

1/6 cabbage (7 oz, 200g)

2 eggs

2 tsp sesame oil

White sesame seeds, to taste

(A) 1 1/2 tbsp miso

(A) 2 tsp sake

(A) 1 tsp sugar

(A) 1 tsp soy sauce

(A) 1 tsp mirin

1. Roughly chop the cabbage. Beat the eggs in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix (A) ingredients (miso, sake, sugar, soy sauce, and mirin) to make the miso sauce.

2. Heat 1 tsp. of the sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the beaten eggs and cook, stirring gently to create soft curds. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. Add the remaining 1 tsp. sesame oil to the same pan. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it apart until no longer pink. Add cabbage and stir-fry until slightly wilted, then pour in the miso sauce. Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until evenly coated.

4. Return the eggs to the pan and mix well. Sprinkle with white sesame seeds and serve hot.

Tips & Notes

・Mix the miso sauce in advance to ensure that it dissolves evenly.

・Serve over freshly cooked rice for a hearty donburi-style meal.

・You can replace pork with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.