Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger and Garlic Burmese Style
A quick Burmese-inspired stir-fry combining tender pork with aromatic ginger and garlic for a savory, flavorful meal. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 22 minutes pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, julienned fresh ginger, sliced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 330 calories and feeds 3, 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
- 400 g pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
- 5, sliced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3, chopped green onions
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 5 sliced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 3: Add 400 g thinly sliced pork shoulder, stir-frying for 5-6 minutes until the pork is browned and cooked through.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar, tossing to coat the pork evenly and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 5: Add 3 chopped green onions, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; stir-fry for 1 minute more to combine flavors.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger and Garlic Burmese Style 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 Ginger and Garlic Burmese Style?
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 Ginger and Garlic Burmese Style?
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 Garlic Burmese Style for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Garlic Burmese Style?
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.
