If you are looking to taste a savory, Asian-inspired dish with minimal prep time and minimal ingredients, the easy sesame and tamarind pork stir fry is the recipe for you. Packed with flavor and served over rice, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your household. This recipe will introduce you to the wonderful flavors of sesame and tamarind sauce and includes step-by-step instructions to help you prepare this stir fry easily and quickly.
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EASY PORK STIR FRY
Pork Stir Fry is the perfect idea for a week night meal! Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles of your choice.
Provided by Deanne Frieders
Categories Main Dish Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, garlic, honey and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Slice the tenderloin in half lengthwise to make 2 pieces, then slice into smaller slices approximately 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to lightly coat the pan. Add pork pieces and cook, stirring, until the pork is almost completely cooked, about 4 minutes.
- Add frozen veggies to the pan and cook over medium high heat until thawed and no longer frozen.
- Increase the heat to high. Add the stir fry sauce to the pan and cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken and coat the stir fry as it cools.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 74 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 grams, Sodium 673 milligrams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
EASY SESAME AND TAMARIND PORK STIR-FRY
What's for dinner tonight? When I am confronted with such dilemma, I usually bounce back and ask..what would you like to have for dinner? Meat or vegetables? and the usual answer?? Meat with vegetables
Provided by Chris T.
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine pork with garlic powder, sesame oil, oyster sauce, tamarind paste, water, light and dark soy sauce, sugar, salt and cornstarch. Marinate for 15 minutes (If you have 30minutes, better! An hour? Perfection!).
- Heat oil in wok, over medium heat, saute garlic until lightly browned.
- Add the pork and marinade. Stir-fry over high heat for 3-5 minutes, just until the meat lose it's pink color.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds, pork cracklings (hmmm, orgasmic!) and chopped spring onions.
- Serve hot with rice and steamed vegetables.
VIETNAMESE TAMARIND PORK STIR-FRY
This is a recipe I found in my "The Complete Meat Cookbook" by Bruce Aidells and Denis Kelly, posting (untried by me) for the ZWT event.
Provided by diner524
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Flavor Step - Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl and toss the pork strips in the marinade until they are well coated. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat 1-1/2 teaspoons of the oil in a wok or heavy skillet over the highest heat. Stir-fry the red bell peppers for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, saving the marinade.
- Add the remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and the meat to the pan and stir-fry until the strips are just cooked through and no longer pink inside, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the reserved marinade, the fish sauce, green onions or scallions, pineapple, and the peppers and cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the sauce coats the pork, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Spoon the meat and sauce into a bowl, sprinkle with the chopped mint, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.6, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 108, Sodium 1189.3, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 35.7
PORK STIR FRY
Quick stir fry using fresh veggies and cheap ingredients you probably have stocked in your cabinet already.
Provided by EACline
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir tenderloin strips in hot oil until just browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate and return wok to heat.
- Heat remaining oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir red chile pepper and garlic in hot oil until sizzling, 15 to 30 seconds. Add onion and green pepper to skillet; cook and stir until onion starts to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir chopped bok choy stalks into onion mixture; cook and stir until stems begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Stir broccoli into bok choy mixture; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add pork, chopped bok choy leaves, and soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until well-combined. Season pork mixture with ginger; cook and stir until bok choy starts to wilt and broccoli is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 42.1 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 540.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
ASIAN PORK STIR-FRY
Working two jobs leaves little time for cooking. This Asian pork recipe can be made with almost anything you have in the house, including different vegetables and meats. -Deborah Sheahen, Hickory, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the broth, garlic and ginger; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry the mushrooms, bean sprouts, bok choy, peas, pepper and soy sauce in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add pork; heat through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK NOODLE STIR-FRY
Whip up this filling pork noodle stir-fry for a quick and easy midweek meal. It takes just 30 minutes to make, so is great for busy evenings
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan. Add the mince, break it up with a spoon and fry over a high heat for about 8 mins until browning. While the meat cooks, boil a kettle, then pour the hot water over the noodles. Set aside for 5-10 mins to soften.
- Add the ginger, garlic and veg to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 mins. Mix 1 tbsp soy sauce with the cornflour to make a paste. Add the remaining soy sauce, the chilli sauce and 2 tbsp water. Drain the noodles and add to the pan with the sauce. Cook until the sauce coats the noodles, adding a splash of water if needed, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 74 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 4.2 milligram of sodium
EASY PORK STIR-FRY
This easy pork tenderloin stir-fry is the perfectly uncomplicated meal to rely on when you're in the mood for something a little different. Thinly sliced strips of pork get stir-fried with vegetables like red cabbage, bok choy and shitake mushrooms, creating a dish that's as flavorful as it is fast.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and brown sugar. Beat with fork until smooth. Set aside.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet or work, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Swirl pan to coat sides with oil. Add pork; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until cooked through. Add chile garlic sauce and gingerroot; cook 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm.
- Wipe out skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and bok choy; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender and browned. Add red cabbage; cook 30 to 60 seconds longer or until softened.
- Return pork mixture to skillet. Stir sauce; add to pork and vegetables in skillet. Heat to boiling. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in sesame seed. Serve with rice, lime wedges, green onions and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
KOREAN SESAME PORK STIR-FRY
Throw strips of pork loin into a wok with crunchy veg and sesame seeds for a speedy Asian dinner - ready in half an hour
Provided by Katy Gilhooly
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix together 1 tbsp oil, the sesame seeds, soy sauce, mirin, chilli sauce and ginger. Pour over the pork and mix it all together. Heat the remaining oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok. Add the pork and fry for 5 mins until browned. Add the peppers and spring onions, and cook for 5-10 mins more until the vegetables have softened and the pork is cooked through. Serve with cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use a wok or large skillet: A wok or large skillet will allow you to cook the pork and vegetables quickly and evenly.
- Heat the oil over high heat: This will help to sear the pork and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Add the pork and cook until browned: Stir-fry the pork in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook until the pork is browned on all sides.
- Add the vegetables and cook until tender: Add the vegetables and stir-fry until they are tender but still slightly crunchy.
- Add the sauce and cook until thickened: Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and add to the pan. Cook until the sauce has thickened and is evenly distributed over the pork and vegetables.
- Serve immediately: Serve the pork stir-fry immediately with rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
This easy sesame and tamarind pork stir-fry is a delicious and healthy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. The sauce is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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