Spicy Peruvian-Style Pork Stir Fry with Aji Amarillo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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A vibrant stir fry featuring tender pork strips tossed with a spicy, fruity Aji Amarillo chili sauce and colorful bell peppers. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, aji amarillo paste, soy sauce 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced into strips pork tenderloin
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
2 tbsp soy sauce
3, minced garlic cloves
1, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
1, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
1 small, sliced red onion
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin strips with 2 tbsp Aji Amarillo paste, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add marinated pork strips in a single layer, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 small sliced red onion. Stir-fry for another 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately over steamed rice or quinoa.