Quick Stir-Fried Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork with Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

Tender pork strips stir-fried with fragrant lemongrass and garlic, served over fluffy jasmine rice for a fast, flavorful meal. This Vietnamese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, lemongrass stalks, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced pork tenderloin
• 2, finely minced lemongrass stalks
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups, cooked jasmine rice
• 2, sliced scallions
• for serving fresh lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin, 2 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well to marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated pork mixture and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until pork is cooked through and edges start to brown.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced scallions.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing.