Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic and Green Onion on Street-Style Rice

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender pork pieces with fragrant garlic and green onion, served over fragrant steamed rice resembling an urban street food classic. This chinese-inspired st. patrick’s day ready in about 22 minutes pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, green onions, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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. 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: 12 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 300 grams thinly sliced pork shoulder to the wok and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the pork turns opaque and starts to brown at the edges.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar, mixing well to coat the pork evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Toss in 3 chopped green onion stalks and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant and bright green.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately over 2 cups steamed jasmine rice, spooning the pork and sauce over the top for a satisfying street-style meal.

Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 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 Green Onion 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 Green Onion 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 Green Onion 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 Green Onion 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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