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pork & peanut stir-fry

2 October, 2018

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Pork stir-fry with crunchy peanuts and crispy vegetables – a perfect mid week dinner loved by all the family.

Pork stir fry is a regular on my weekly dinner menu. I have made this pork stir-fry, or a version of it, for years now. It’s one of those dishes that I cook often, a mid week staple. In fact it’s a recipe that I had to really think about in order to write it up for this post. We all have those recipes that change just a little every time we cook it. Simply it’s a recipe that changes depending on what I have in the house, but this is the best version of it.

Pork & Peanut Stir-fry Flaylay

However this dish is easily adapted and it’s very easy to add in other vegetables. Simply add the vegetables that you and your family like to eat, mange tout, baby sweetcorn.

Pork & Peanut Stir-fry - ingredients

Although there is one thing I would mention and that’s the marinade. Like all meat, if you can marinade it for a few hours you will have a tastier plate of food. It’s not essential but you will impart more flavour if you can leave it for a few hours.

Pork & Peanut Stir-fry

Can I make any changes to this pork stir fry?

I have used peanuts in this dish to add crunch, but they can easily be left out. Or alternatively, substitute with another nut, like cashew nuts. We have suggested some vegetables to add to this stir fry, however add the vegetables your family enjoy eating.

What can I serve this pork stir fry with?

I like to serve additional vegetables when I cook this dish. Most often I serve our Simple Stir-fried Pak Choi or our Stir-fried Broccoli with Garlic, both perfect accompaniments to the pork.

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Pork & Peanut Stir-fry

Additional recipe suggestions:

If you enjoyed this recipe then try Easy Egg Fried Rice, our Beef Stir-fry with Black Bean Sauce, our Stir-fried Chicken & Cashew Nuts or our Chinese Steamed Sea Bass.

Looking for inspiration for feeding the family mid week, then take a look at our Ultimate Guide to Family Dinners. Full of useful hints, tips and recipes.

Pork & Peanut Stir-fry

pork & peanut stir-fry

A simple Chinese style pork and peanut stir-fry that's easy to prepare and quick to cook. Delicious served with a side of stir-fried pak choy.
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Lesley Garden

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp groundnut oil (or other light oil)
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 3 spring onions (sliced)
  • 2.5 cm fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 red pepper (cored and sliced)
  • 2 nests egg noodles (cook as per instruction on pack for stir-frying)
  • 1 large handful beansprouts
  • 1 tbsp roasted peanuts (dry roast in a frying pan for 5 minutes)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Siracha hot chilli sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce

marinade

  • 180 g pork fillet (sliced into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 tsp Chinese 5-spice
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes

Instructions

  • Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl with the pork fillet and set aside for 30 minutes while you cook your noodles and prepare the vegetables. 
  • Add 1 tbsp of oil to a wok or large frying pan, once hot add the pork and stir-fry to 5 minutes, stir constantly to stop the pork sticking. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside in a bowl.
  • Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok and add the garlic, spring onions, ginger and peppers, stir-fry for 1 minute, then add 3 tbsp water to the wok and cover with a lid, cook for 3 minutes like this.
  • Return the pork to the wok, along with the noodles, peanuts and beansprouts. Stir constantly and add the final flavouring of sesame oil, chilli sauce and light soy sauce. Serve immediately into bowls.

Notes

If you don't have time to leave the pork to marinade, then don't worry, mix it together and put it straight in the wok, it just won't have the same intensity of flavour.
Cook your noodles in advance as per the instructions on the pack, reducing the cooking time by a minute. You want the noodles to be al-dente as you will be heating them again later in the stir-fry. Drain with cold water to stop them cooking further. You can toss the noodles in a little sesame oil to them to stop them sticking until you require them.
Nutrition Facts
pork & peanut stir-fry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 1674mg73%
Potassium 634mg18%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 2190IU44%
Vitamin C 80.7mg98%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •

Course : Main Course
Cuisine : Chinese
Keyword : family, noodles, quick meals
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