Pork stir-fry with ginger (姜葱猪肉) - quick and easy Cantonese recipe

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is gluten-free, while flour is often cheaper.

Slice pork loin into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated pork to the pan and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove pork from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and stir-fry ginger and garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.

Return the cooked pork to the skillet and add soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar; stir to combine.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.

Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

Enjoy your flavorful pork stir-fry!

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