Ginger Pork Stir-Fry with Napa Cabbage and Bok Choy
A fast, different-cuisine option with excellent value: ginger-soy ground pork stir-fried with seasonal cabbage, bok choy, mushrooms, and green onion, spooned over steamed rice. It’s crisp, savory, and full of contrast from juicy pork, tender greens, and crunchy vegetables.
Ingredients
- 365 by Whole Foods Market Ground Pork NAE, 16 OZ 1 pack (16 oz) 5.99
- PRODUCE Organic Napa Cabbage 1/2 head, thinly sliced 1.99
- PRODUCE Organic Bok Choy 1 head, stems and leaves separated, chopped 2.99
- PRODUCE Organic Baby Bella Whole Mushrooms, 8 OZ 1/2 pack (4 oz), sliced 3.10
- PRODUCE Green Onion 4, sliced 1.39
- PRODUCE Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves, minced 2.89
- Maison Riviere Organic Ginger Puree, 2.8 OZ 1 tablespoon 3.99
- PRODUCE Lime 1 0.59
- Pantry neutral oil 1 tablespoon
- Pantry soy sauce or tamari 3 tablespoons
- Pantry rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
- Pantry honey or brown sugar 1 teaspoon
- Pantry red pepper flakes pinch, optional
- Pantry white or brown rice 1 cup dry
- Pantry kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup dry rice according to package directions so it is ready when the stir-fry finishes. Fluff it and keep it warm.
- Thinly slice 1/2 head napa cabbage, chop 1 head bok choy with stems and leaves kept separate, slice 4 green onions, slice 4 ounces mushrooms, mince 2 garlic cloves, and cut 1 lime into wedges.
- In a small bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon ginger puree, 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 pack ground pork and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it into bite-size crumbles, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the sliced mushrooms, the bok choy stems, and the sliced white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the mushrooms soften and the stems turn glossy.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced napa cabbage. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt but still keeps some crunch.
- Add the bok choy leaves and the sauce mixture. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes until the leaves wilt and the sauce lightly coats the pork and vegetables. Taste and adjust with a squeeze of lime and a little salt only if needed.
- Spoon the warm rice into shallow bowls, creating a neat mound on one side. Ladle the ginger-soy pork and vegetables beside and partly over the rice. Finish with the sliced green onion tops and extra lime wedges for brightness and color.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-17
Health notes: About 560 calories per serving including rice. Approx. 30g protein, 24g fat, 52g carbohydrates, 5g fiber. Plenty of vegetables and a satisfying but not heavy portion.
Drink pairing: Try Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc. Riesling handles the ginger, soy, and savory-sweet notes gracefully, while Sauvignon Blanc brings a zippy herbal edge that flatters bok choy and green onion.