[Introducing tricks and time-saving techniques! ] How to freeze ginger-yaki, carefully selected recipes

Have you ever felt like you couldn't finish eating ginger grilled food and had leftovers, or that the time it took to pickle it was frustrating?

Some people may not want to be burdened with extra work during busy times.

Freezing gingerbread can be stored for a long time and saves time.

We will explain time-saving techniques and recipes for making ginger grills delicious and without waste.

Advantages of freezing ginger-yaki

You can save leftover ginger grilled food.

There may be cases where you made more ginger-yaki than you could eat and ended up with leftovers, or you made too much ginger-yaki because pork was on sale.

What is convenient in such cases is to freeze leftover ginger-yaki, which can be stored for up to a month.

It can be prepared in a short amount of time, making it a convenient side dish to make ahead of time.

Frozen ginger grilled meat can be eaten immediately by heating it in the microwave.

Great for a variety of occasions, such as as the main side dish for a bento, as an extra item when you feel like you don't have enough side dishes, as a main dish when you live alone and don't want to cook every time, or as a late-night snack. You can use it conveniently.

How to choose meat for ginger grilling

When making ginger-fried pork, have you ever wondered which part of the meat is best?

Recommended is the loin meat.

When you make ginger grilled meat, you may find that the meat turns out to be dry.
That's because we use red meat with less fat.

Loin is a meat with just the right amount of redness and fat, so when stir-fried, it stays moist without being too dry.

How to freeze ginger grilled meat

How to freeze ginger-yaki before baking

1) Season the meat

2) Place 1) in a sealed container (Ziploc, Tupperware, etc.) and remove as much air as possible.
This is to prevent deterioration such as oxidation due to exposure to air.
3) Place 2) on a metal tray (such as aluminum) and place it in the freezer.

The metal tray has good thermal conductivity, so it can reduce the heat of ginger grilling quickly. By freezing the meat as soon as possible, you can preserve the flavor of the meat.
Once frozen, you can remove the metal tray.

If you prefer flavored onions, you can also freeze them in an airtight container.

How to freeze ginger-yaki after baking

1) Remove the heat from the ginger-grilled ginger.

2) Place 1) in a sealed container.
3) Place 2) on a metal tray (such as aluminum) and place it in the freezer.

Once frozen, you can remove the metal tray.

This can also be frozen even if it contains onions.

Tips for delicious freezing

・If you want to store a large amount of ginger-yaki, we recommend dividing it into smaller portions by wrapping them in plastic wrap for lunch boxes, etc., as this will make it easier to use.

・When freezing, make sure to freeze without leaving any drippings before or after baking.
It will not become dry when defrosted.

How to defrost ginger-yaki and storage period

How to thaw frozen ginger grilled meat before baking

1) The day before you want to use it, transfer it to the refrigerator and thaw it.
You can also use the thawing function on your microwave.

If the meat is heated too quickly, it tends to become tough, so we recommend letting it thaw naturally.

2) Heat oil in a frying pan, add 1) and stir-fry.

How to defrost frozen ginger grill after baking

1) The day before you want to use it, transfer it to the refrigerator and thaw it.
You can also use the thawing function on your microwave.

2) Warm it up in the microwave, or add oil to a hot frying pan and stir-fry.
When heating in a frying pan, be careful not to overheat and make the meat tough.

It's okay to put it frozen in lunch boxes, etc., but it's better to reheat it to be safe.

Storage period of frozen ginger

Ginger grilled

At "normal temperature", it takes about half a day (varies depending on the season, etc.)
Since it is a perishable dish, it is best to avoid storing it at room temperature.

Approximately 2 to 3 days if refrigerated
Please wrap tightly and store.

If frozen, it will last about 1 month.
Please try using different ones depending on the purpose.

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5 ginger grilled recipes

Fried rice with ginger-grilled pork

No seasoning required! Easy to make, sweet and spicy fried rice that will whet your appetite.

☑材料（1人分）
豚の生姜焼き1枚
人参1/2本
玉ねぎ1/2個
にら（ねぎでも可）2束
ご飯　お茶碗1杯と半分ほど
卵　1個
サラダ油　適量
塩こしょう　少々

<How to make>
1) Finely chop all the vegetables.
2) Cut the ginger-yaki into pieces (approximately 2 cm square) that are easy to coat with the fried rice.
3) Add the vegetables from 1) to a frying pan heated with salad oil and stir-fry.
4) Add pork to 3) and stir-fry further.
5) Mix the beaten egg with the rice in advance, add to 4) and stir-fry until it becomes crumbly. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the remaining ginger sauce to taste, season with salt and pepper, and it's done.

Ginger grilled with miso sauce arrangement

This is a time-saving menu that is great because there is no marinating time. I can't stop eating the miso ginger grilled rice!

☑材料（２〜３人分）
しょうが焼き用豚薄切り肉　１２枚
☆味噌　大さじ２
☆おろしショウガ（チューブのものでも可）　大さじ１
☆醤油　大さじ１
☆酒　大さじ１
☆砂糖　大さじ１
☆はちみつ 小さじ１
☆水　大さじ２

<How to make>
1) Mix all the ☆ ingredients together.
Lightly coat both sides of the meat with potato starch, shaking off any excess powder.
2) Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan and fry the meat. Once both sides are browned, remove onto a plate. (Since all the meat cannot be cooked at once, serve it on the plate once.)
3) Once all the meat is grilled, return the meat to the frying pan, add the ☆ sauce and fry lightly. Once the sauce coats the meat, it's done.

Lunch box recipe! Arranged ginger grilled pork

☑材料（2人分）
豚薄切り肉　約3００ｇ
片栗粉 適量
長ねぎみじん切り(無くてもOK)　大さじ1
生姜みじん切り（チューブでも可）　小さじ1
■ 合わせたれ
濃口醤油 大さじ1
酒大さじ1
オイスターソース 大さじ1
砂糖大さじ1
コチュジャン 大さじ1/2〜1

<How to make>
1) Sprinkle the pork with potato starch. Mix together the seasonings and prepare.
2) Add chopped green onions and chopped ginger to a frying pan with oil and fry. Bring out the aroma, being careful not to burn it.
3) Add pork to 2) and grill over medium heat. When the heat goes through, add the sauce from 1) and stir-fry lightly.
4) Add gochujang to your preference and stir fry lightly. You can easily divide it into portions and freeze them for lunch boxes.

Perfect for making ahead of time! Grilled mushrooms with ginger

This is an excellent recipe as a regular dish. Of course, you can also freeze it in small portions and use it as a side dish for lunch boxes.

☑材料（4人分）
しめじ100g　(1パック)
まいたけ　80g
エリンギ　60g
えのき170g　(大1袋)
※お好きなきのこで構いません

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cooking wine
★2 teaspoons of soy sauce
★1 teaspoon honey
★1 teaspoon grated ginger (a tube is also acceptable)

<How to make>
1) Grate the ginger.
Chop all the mushrooms by hand into bite-sized pieces. Mix ★.
2) Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the mushrooms until golden brown. Add cooking wine to it and stir-fry until the water evaporates.
3) Add the ★ to 2) and shake the frying pan to coat the whole thing and cook until it's done.

Ginger-grilled somen noodles

☑材料 （2人分）
そうめん　2人分
豚肉うす切り150g
たまねぎ　1/2個
油揚げ　1/2枚
にんにく（みじん切り） 1片分
しょうが（せん切り） 5g
サラダ油　大さじ1
万能ねぎ（小口切り） 適量
温泉卵 2個
■ A
めんつゆ（2倍濃縮タイプ） 1カップ
水　1/2カップ

<How to make>
1) Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces. Cut the onion into wedges, and cut the fried tofu into strips. Mix A.
2) Heat the salad oil in a frying pan and add the garlic and stir-fry, being careful not to burn it. When it becomes fragrant, add the pork.
3) Once the pork is cooked through and changes color, add the onions and fried tofu from 1) and stir-fry further.
4) Add A to 3) and simmer. Add ginger until the liquid is reduced by half.
5) Boil somen for the specified number of minutes, rinse with cold water, strain, drain, and serve in a bowl.
6) Add 4) to 5), add all-purpose green onions and hot spring eggs as seasonings, and it's done.

Conclusion

What did you think. Freezing the ginger roast was as simple as sealing it up and freezing it. (There are a few more points for details)
I also like that onions can be frozen, so I don't have to worry about sautéing them later and can shorten the cooking time.
And I think you may have found that ginger-yaki is a dish that can be modified more than you expected.
I think the ginger-flavored ginger-grilled menu will come in handy even when you're feeling sluggish in the summer. Of course, you can store delicious ginger-yaki in the freezer and use it conveniently all year round.

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