Pork Stir-Fry With Spinach Recipe

Name: Pork Stir-Fry With Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 3 large garlic cloves, sliced thinly; 5 -6 scallions, sliced; 1 long red chili pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 600 g pork steak, cut in strips; 2 -3 tablespoons oil, plus (I used peanut); 1 dash sesame oil; 1/4 cup Japanese soy sauce (tamari); 2 teaspoons sugar; 4 teaspoons sesame oil; 200 g Baby Spinach

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 large garlic cloves, sliced thinly
5 -6 scallions, sliced
1 long red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
600 g pork steak, cut in strips
2 -3 tablespoons oil, plus (I used peanut)
1 dash sesame oil
1/4 cup Japanese soy sauce (tamari)
2 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons sesame oil
200 g Baby Spinach

1
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over a medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden. Shake the pan gently to keep the seeds moving (and not burning). Remove seeds from pan and set aside to cool.
2
Combine the garlic, scallions, chili, cayenne and pork. Mix well and set aside.
3
Combine soy sauce, sugar and 4 teaspoons of sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.
4
Heat the oil with the splash of sesame oil in a wok or heavy-based frying pan. Stir fry the pork (in 3-4 batches) over a high heat until golden. Remove meat and set aside.
5
Add the spinach and soy, sugar and sesame oil mixture to the wok/pan. Stir lightly and cover. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is soft.
6
Return pork to the pan, add the sesame seeds, stir well and heat for about 1 minute.
7
Serve over noodles or rice.

1305

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 3 large garlic cloves, sliced thinly, 5 -6 scallions, sliced, 1 long red chili pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Pork Stir-Fry With Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pork Stir-Fry With Spinach

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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