Twelve-Spiced Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A vibrant stir-fry highlighting pork tenderloin infused with a twelve-spice mix, fresh ginger, and scallions for a quick savory meal. This Asian-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, vegetable oil, fresh ginger 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 tenderloin
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 4 stalks sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground star anise
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground fennel seeds
• 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp optional chili flakes
• 1 tsp mixed with 1 tbsp water cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground star anise, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/8 tsp cloves, 1/4 tsp ground fennel seeds, and 1/8 tsp ground cardamom to form the twelve-spice mix.
2. Step 2: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin strips with the twelve-spice mix and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add the seasoned pork strips and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes if using. Cook for 1 minute.
6. Step 6: Add 4 sliced scallion stalks and the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water). Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the pork, about 1-2 minutes.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.