Stir-fried Pork with Cucumber
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 278kcal
With its contrast of tender pork and crisp cucumber, this stir-fry is a great way to enjoy a fresh yet satisfying meal.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 450 g boneless pork loin cut into about 2-inch strips
- 224 g English cucumber
- 3 Tbsp oil
Marinade for the pork:
- ¼ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp ground white pepper
- 1 tsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 10 g ginger cut into thin slices
- 2 stalks scallions cut into 1-inch segment
Seasoning:
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp water
- ½ tsp ground white pepper
Cornstarch slurry:
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp water
Instructions
Prepare the cucumber:
- Cut off both tips of the cucumber. Peel the skin. Halve the cucumber lengthwise. Scoop the seeds out with a spoon
- Cut the cucumber on a bias into a 1/2-inch thick pieces
Marinate the meat:
- Combine pork slices with all the ingredients for marinade. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes up to 12 hours
Stir-frying:
- Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat until you start seeing smoke arise. Add 1 Tbsp of oil and swirl to coat the wok/skillet. Add the pork in one layer. Let the pork cook undisturbed for about 30 seconds then stir fry for another 30 seconds. Some parts will get a slight char. Remove from the wok/skillet.
- Wipe the wok or skillet or scrape off any pieces that may stuck there. Add another 1 Tbsp of oil. Add the garlic, ginger, and scallion and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the cucumber slices and cook for another 30 seconds
- Add the pork back followed by the seasoning and stir fry to mix everything. Pour the cornstarch slurry and continue to stir fry. There isn't much sauce in this stir fry, but the cornstarch slurry will make everything smooth and shiny.
Serve:
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately with some rice or as part of multi-course meal
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
