Unagi-Glazed Pork with Apples and a Sweet-Spicy Kick

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Step 1

Gently heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over low heat. Toss in the ginger, brown sugar, and chili powder, stirring occasionally until the sugar melts and the ginger smells fragrant. Next, add the onion, red and yellow bell peppers, and garlic. Turn the heat up to medium and cook everything together until the onion softens and turns translucent, which should take about 7 minutes.

Step 2

Now, pour in the soy sauce, unagi sauce, paprika, mirin, and coconut extract. Give it a good stir and let it come to a gentle simmer. Add the pork cubes along with the chicken stock, then bring it back up to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and let it cook until the pork is tender and no longer pink inside—about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Mix the cornstarch with water until smooth, then stir it into the skillet. Add the apple and orange pieces, cover again, and cook until the apples start to soften, around 5 minutes. Finally, stir in the basil, green onions, and a pinch of black pepper. Let everything cook together for another couple of minutes before serving.