Description
Delightful Pork and Asparagus Stir Fry promises a quick culinary adventure through China’s bold flavors. Crisp asparagus and tender pork create a perfect balance that delivers restaurant-quality excitement right to your dinner plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
Vegetables:
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Sear pork pieces in a hot skillet with oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, quickly sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, releasing their aromatic essence without burning.
- Introduce asparagus and red bell peppers to the pan, stir-frying for 3-5 minutes until vegetables maintain a vibrant, crisp texture.
- Reintroduce seared pork to the vegetable mixture, creating a harmonious blend of proteins and produce.
- Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl, creating a glossy and flavorful coating.
- Pour sauce over the pork and vegetables, thoroughly coating each ingredient and allowing the mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes until heated uniformly.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.
- Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds for extra visual appeal and nutty flavor.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles, ensuring maximum flavor and temperature enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose lean pork cuts like tenderloin or loin for a healthier, less greasy stir fry that keeps meat tender and juicy.
- Slice pork against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and prevent tough, chewy meat texture.
- Quickly blanch asparagus in boiling water for 30 seconds before stir-frying to maintain bright green color and crisp texture.
- Use high heat and keep ingredients moving constantly to prevent burning and achieve that classic wok-style caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg