Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Chili on Street-Style Rice

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A flavorful stir-fry featuring tender pork, garlic, and fresh chili served over simple steamed rice inspired by vibrant city street food. This chinese-inspired st. patrick’s day ready in about 20 minutes pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, medium red chili, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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.

★ 4.4 (15 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 medium sliced red chili, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  2. Step 2: Add 300 g thinly sliced pork shoulder to the wok, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden and pork is cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp oyster sauce, stirring to coat the pork evenly. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp white pepper and cook for an additional 1 minute until the sauce thickens and clings to the meat.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 chopped green onions for freshness.
  5. Step 5: Serve the savory pork stir-fry hot over 2 cups steamed jasmine rice, spooning any remaining sauce from the wok over the top.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Chili on Street-Style Rice take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Chili on Street-Style 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 pork shoulder, thinly sliced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Chili on Street-Style 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 with Garlic and Chili on Street-Style Rice for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Chili on Street-Style Rice?

Chinese st. patrick’s day 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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