Sichuan Pork & Bok Choy
A fast Sichuan-inspired stir-fry pairs savory ground pork with crisp-tender baby bok choy and a tongue-tingling chile-peppercorn sauce.
Ingredients
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Ground Pork12 ounces $5.99
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Organic Baby Bok Choy12 ounces $2.99
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Organic Jasmine Thai White Rice1/2 cup dry $4.19
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Garlic3 cloves
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Fresh ginger1 tablespoon grated
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Low-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons
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Rice vinegar1 tablespoon
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Chile crisp1 tablespoon, plus more to serve
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Ground Sichuan peppercorns1/2 teaspoon
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Cornstarch1 teaspoon
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Sugar1 teaspoon
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Neutral cooking oil2 teaspoons
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Water1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Rinse the rice. Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and cut the bok choy into 1-inch pieces, keeping the stems and leafy tops separate.
- Combine the rice with 3/4 cup water and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chile crisp, Sichuan peppercorns, cornstarch, sugar, and 1 tablespoon water.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil and the pork, then stir-fry for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into browned crumbles, until it reaches 160°F; transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining oil and bok choy stems to the hot pan. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the leafy tops, garlic, and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- Return the pork to the pan, stir in the sauce, and toss for 1–2 minutes until glossy and lightly thickened.
- Fluff the rice, divide it between two bowls, and plate the pork and bok choy over the top with extra chile crisp if desired.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $10–$13
Health notes: About 670 calories per serving, with roughly 35 grams of protein and a generous serving of greens.
Drink pairing: A lightly off-dry Riesling cools the chile heat while complementing the savory pork.