Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Garlic and Ginger over Jasmine Rice
Succulent pork belly strips stir-fried with aromatic garlic and ginger, served on fluffy jasmine rice for a quick and savory meal. This asian fusion-inspired pork ready in about 25 minutes pairs pork belly, sliced into 1/2-inch strips, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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 pork belly, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 5 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb pork belly strips and stir-fry for 6-8 minutes until the edges are crispy and the fat renders.
- Step 2: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger to the pork belly, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork belly strips.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and toss in 2 sliced scallions for freshness.
- Step 5: Serve the stir-fried pork belly hot over 4 cups cooked jasmine rice for a satisfying meal.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Garlic and Ginger over Jasmine Rice 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 Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Garlic and Ginger over Jasmine Rice?
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 garlic cloves, minced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Garlic and Ginger over Jasmine Rice?
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 Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Garlic and Ginger over Jasmine Rice 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 Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Garlic and Ginger over Jasmine Rice?
Asian Fusion 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.
