Spiced Pork Stir-Fry with Tamarind and Peanuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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A quick stir-fry combining tender pork strips with a tangy tamarind sauce and crunchy roasted peanuts for a flavorful Asian Fusion dinner. This Asian Fusion-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, thinly sliced, tamarind paste, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
2 tbsp tamarind paste
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
2 scallions, sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until sugar dissolves to create the stir-fry sauce.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until pork is browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Pour in the tamarind sauce and toss with pork for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the meat.
Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts and garnish with 2 sliced scallions before serving hot with steamed rice or noodles.