Moyashi Itame

Name: Moyashi Itame
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 oz sliced pork belly, sliced; 12 oz mung bean sprouts, rinsed; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sake; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

A fast Japanese stir-fry featuring crisp mung bean sprouts and thin slices of pork cooked in a savory garlic and soy sauce blend.

15 minEasyServes 2180 cal/serving

JapaneseSideStovetopStandardLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 tbsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 oz sliced pork belly, sliced
12 oz mung bean sprouts, rinsed
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sake
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a wide skillet or wok over high heat.
2

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 4 oz sliced sliced pork belly, stir-frying until pork reaches 145°F internally.
3

Add 12 oz rinsed mung bean sprouts and toss rapidly for 1 minute to maintain crunch.
4

Pour in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sake, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper before serving immediately.

Questions

Can I make Moyashi Itame gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Moyashi Itame keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Moyashi Itame?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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