Savory Pork and Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry
Elevate your dinner experience with this delightful Savory Pork and Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry. This recipe blends tender pork tenderloin with vibrant sugar snap peas, creating a colorful dish bursting with flavor. Marinated in an aromatic mixture of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, the pork becomes incredibly tender, while the crisp snap peas add a refreshing crunch. Perfect for weeknight meals, this dish is quick to prepare and pairs excellently with jasmine rice for a satisfying, wholesome dinner. Your family will love the harmony of sweet and savory flavors that define Asian cuisine.
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
pork tenderloin
1 lb (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
scallions
3 (thinly sliced (white and green parts kept separate))
garlic cloves
3 (minced, divided)
fresh ginger
1 inch piece (peeled and minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons))
low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon
sugar
2 teaspoons
cornstarch
2 teaspoons (divided)
sherry wine
1 teaspoon
dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon
peanut oil
5 tablespoons (divided)
sugar snap peas
1 lb (stringed)
kosher salt
to taste
freshly ground black pepper
to taste
hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon
jasmine rice
for serving (hot, optional)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main protein in the Savory Pork and Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry?
The main protein is one pound of pork tenderloin cut into half-inch cubes.
What type of peas are used in this stir-fry?
The recipe calls for one pound of stringed sugar snap peas.
How should the pork be prepared before cooking?
The pork tenderloin should be cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
How many garlic cloves are required?
The recipe requires 3 garlic cloves, minced and divided.
What kind of ginger is needed and how much?
You need a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced, which equals about 1 1/2 tablespoons.
What type of soy sauce is used?
The recipe specifies low sodium soy sauce.
Is there a thickener used in the sauce?
Yes, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch are used, divided during the process.
What kind of wine is used for flavoring?
One teaspoon of sherry wine is included in the ingredients.
Which oils are used for this recipe?
The recipe uses both peanut oil for cooking and dark sesame oil for flavor.
How are the scallions prepared?
Three scallions are thinly sliced, keeping the white and green parts separate.
What is the recommended side dish?
Hot jasmine rice is recommended for serving.
Is this recipe considered a quick meal?
Yes, it is tagged as a quick meal and estimated to take 30 minutes.
How much hoisin sauce is included?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce.
Is the peanut oil used all at once?
No, the 5 tablespoons of peanut oil are divided throughout the cooking process.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
There are 2 teaspoons of sugar included in the ingredients.
What type of cuisine does this dish belong to?
This dish belongs to Asian cuisine.
Is this a one-pan recipe?
Yes, it is tagged as a one pan meal.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 15 ingredients listed in total.
What preparation is needed for the sugar snap peas?
The sugar snap peas must be stringed.
What seasoning is used for the dish?
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper are used to taste.
What is the flavor profile of this dish?
The dish offers a harmony of sweet and savory flavors.
Is this recipe suitable for families?
Yes, it is described as a wholesome dinner that families will love.
Is the ginger ground or fresh?
The recipe specifically calls for fresh ginger.
Does the recipe provide nutritional information?
The provided data shows null for calories, fat, and other nutritional metrics.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The serving count is not specified in the current data.
What is the primary vegetable in this stir-fry?
The primary vegetable is the sugar snap pea.
Why is cornstarch used?
Cornstarch is used as a thickener for the stir-fry sauce.
What part of the scallion is used?
Both the white and green parts are used, though they are kept separate during prep.
Is this recipe considered healthy?
Yes, the recipe carries a 'healthy' tag.
What provides the aromatic base for the pork?
The pork is marinated in an aromatic mixture of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.