Stir-Fried Pork with Five-Spice and Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

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Tender pork strips stir-fried with fresh bok choy and a fragrant regional five-spice blend for a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dinner. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, vegetable oil, garlic cloves 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch strips pork tenderloin
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
4 cups chopped bok choy
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp sesame oil
2 stalks, sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin strips and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until pork is browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Stir in 4 cups chopped bok choy and continue stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still crisp.
Step 5: Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats the ingredients.
Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.