Stir-Fried Lemongrass Pork with Jasmine Rice and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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Quick Vietnamese stir-fry featuring tender pork marinated in lemongrass and garlic, cooked with scallions and served over fragrant jasmine rice. This Vietnamese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, lemongrass stalk, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced pork shoulder
1, finely minced lemongrass stalk
4, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
6, cut into 2-inch pieces scallions
2 cups, uncooked jasmine rice
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Cook rice according to package instructions (about 20 minutes) and keep warm.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder with 1 finely minced lemongrass stalk, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Marinate for 20 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add marinated pork and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until pork is cooked through and edges start to caramelize.
Step 4: Add 6 scallions cut into 2-inch pieces and stir-fry together for 2 more minutes until scallions are tender but still bright green.
Step 5: Serve stir-fried lemongrass pork hot over jasmine rice.