Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger and Bok Choy
Tender strips of pork sautéed with fresh ginger and crisp bok choy in a savory soy-based sauce for a quick Asian-inspired dinner. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 20 minutes pairs vegetable oil, julienned fresh ginger, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch strips pork loin
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 3 heads, halved lengthwise and rinsed baby bok choy
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp dissolved in 2 tbsp water cornstarch
- 2, sliced diagonally for garnish scallions
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork loin and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the pork is browned but not fully cooked.
- Step 2: Add 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the wok, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant and aromatic.
- Step 3: Toss in 3 halved baby bok choy heads and cook for 2 minutes until the greens begin to wilt but remain crisp.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil, stirring to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Step 5: Stir in the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water) and cook for another minute until the sauce thickens and glazes the pork and bok choy.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced scallions, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger and Bok Choy 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 Ginger and Bok Choy?
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 vegetable oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger and Bok Choy?
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 Ginger and Bok Choy 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 Ginger and Bok Choy?
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.
