Description
A bright, garlicky stir-fry celebrating the crunchy flavors of garlic scapes and tender pork, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) pork loin, sliced into 1” (2.5 cm) matchsticks
- 1/2 tablespoon chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce (for the sauce)
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
- 1 thumb ginger, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 12 oz (340 g) garlic scapes, sliced into 1” (2.5 cm) pieces
Instructions
- Combine the pork, chicken broth, light soy sauce, and peanut oil in a small bowl. Mix well and add the cornstarch.
- Mix the sauce ingredients together in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Spread the pork in the pan and cook for 1 minute until lightly browned.
- Flip the pork, stir, and cook until just done. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and minced ginger to the pan. Stir to release fragrance.
- Add the garlic scapes and cook for about 2 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour the sauce over the scapes, stir, and cook until tender but still crisp, about 1 minute.
- Return the pork to the pan, stir to combine, and transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
For a family-friendly option, substitute with chicken, tofu, or mushrooms as protein alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg