Stir-Fried Pork with Scallions
A quick, flavorful Chinese stir-fry featuring tender pork strips caramelized with scallions. This homestyle dish comes together in minutes and delivers that perfect balance of savory, slightly sweet, and aromatic flavors.
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This classic Chinese comfort dish showcases the art of quick wok cooking. The key is having all your ingredients prepped and near the stove before you start cooking—the actual stir-fry takes less than five minutes.
Ingredients
pork tenderloin
250g (about 1/2 lb), thinly sliced against the grain
vegetable oil
3 tablespoons
light soy sauce
2 tablespoons
dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon (for color)
sugar
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon
garlic
2 cloves, minced
scallions
4 stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
rice wine
1 tablespoon (optional)
Instructions
1
Season the pork
Slice the pork tenderloin thinly against the grain into matchstick-sized strips. In a bowl, combine the pork with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Toss well to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 10 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
2
Heat the wok
Place a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and swirl to coat. The oil should be shimmering and just starting to smoke—this high heat is essential for that authentic stir-fry texture.
3
Cook the pork quickly
Add the marinated pork in a single layer. Let it sear undisturbed for 30 seconds until the bottom edges turn golden. Then toss continuously for another 1-2 minutes until the pork is cooked through but still tender. Remove from the wok and set aside.
4
Finish with aromatics
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Toss in the minced garlic and stir for 10 seconds until fragrant—don't let it burn. Add the scallions and return the pork to the wok. Give everything a quick toss to combine and distribute the heat evenly. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
