Spiced Pork Stir-Fry with Burmese Black Bean Sauce
A quick stir-fry featuring tender pork strips tossed with a savory Burmese black bean sauce, garlic, and fresh chilies for bold flavor. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, black bean sauce, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 pound, thinly sliced pork tenderloin
- 3 tablespoons black bean sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 2, thinly sliced fresh red chilies
- 1 small, sliced onion
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced fresh red chilies, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 3: Add 1 pound thinly sliced pork tenderloin, spreading it out in the pan and stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until the pork is browned and cooked through.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 tablespoons black bean sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar; cook for 2 minutes, tossing to coat the pork evenly and allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Step 5: Add 1 small sliced onion and cook for another 2 minutes until the onion softens but retains slight crunch.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds before serving over steamed jasmine rice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Pork Stir-Fry with Burmese Black Bean Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Pork Stir-Fry with Burmese Black Bean Sauce?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork tenderloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Pork Stir-Fry with Burmese Black Bean Sauce?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Pork Stir-Fry with Burmese Black Bean Sauce for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Pork Stir-Fry with Burmese Black Bean Sauce?
Asian pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
