Wasabi and Panko-Crusted Pork with Ginger Soy Sauce

Husband actually found this in my magazine and got really excited about it. I think that's why he only gave this a 4 when I gave it a 5 out of 5 stars. This is one of the first times I've really liked the taste of ginger. I do agree with Husband that with the word "wasabi" in the title you would expect more of a bite to it so next time we may even double the wasabi as the ginger did over power it. We are wasabi people though so make it normal and see how you like it before you up the kicker. This recipe does not sound kid-friendly but Thing 1 actually ate some of Husband's and enjoyed it so that makes me like it even more. It was great with a little rice and even good today for lunch! Don't tell Husband but I am giving it a 5 out of 5 stars no matter what he says.

Source: Cooking Light

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• ²⁄₃ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1 large egg white lightly beaten
• 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
• 1 teaspoon peanut oil
• Cooking spray
• ¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)
• ¹⁄₃ cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons sake or dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
• ¹⁄₃ cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions

1. Place panko in a shallow dish. Place egg white in another shallow dish. Dip pork in egg white; dredge in panko.
2. Heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; add pork. Cook for 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove pork from pan; sprinkle with salt.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add ginger to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Combine broth and the next 4 ingredients (through wasabi) in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add broth mixture to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in green onions. Spoon sauce over pork.

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 215

Fat: 6.8g

Cholesterol: 65mg

Sodium: 454mg

Fiber: 0.9g

Protein: 24.5g