Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Burmese Shallots

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A simple Burmese-inspired stir-fry featuring tender pork slices quickly cooked with fragrant garlic and sweet shallots for a savory-sweet dinner. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 25 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, vegetable oil 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 6 sliced Burmese shallots, stir-frying for 2 minutes until fragrant and shallots start to soften.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 pound thinly sliced pork tenderloin, spreading it out and stir-frying for 5-6 minutes until the pork turns golden and is cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Continue cooking and tossing for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped green onions before serving hot with steamed jasmine rice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Burmese Shallots 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 with Garlic and Burmese Shallots?

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 with Garlic and Burmese Shallots?

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 with Garlic and Burmese Shallots 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 with Garlic and Burmese Shallots?

Asian 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.

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