Glossy ginger-chile pork and sweet, crisp cabbage make a bold weeknight dinner over fluffy rice.
- Total time: 40 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $6
- Calories per serving: 550 cal
- Stovetop
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling balances the savory sauce and gentle chile heat.
Details
Ingredients
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Pork tenderloin12 oz $2.99
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Green cabbage12 oz $0.99
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Carrots4 oz $1.29
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Green onions2 $1.19
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Garlic2 cloves $0.79
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Fresh ginger1 tablespoon grated $3.99
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Long-grain white rice4 oz dry $1.79
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Morton kosher salt1 1/2 teaspoons
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Reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons
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Rice vinegar1 tablespoon
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Brown sugar2 teaspoons
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Crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon
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Neutral cooking oil4 teaspoons
Instructions
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Thinly slice 12 oz pork tenderloin across the grain. Toss with 3/4 teaspoon Morton kosher salt and set aside while preparing the vegetables.
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Thinly shred 12 oz green cabbage and cut 4 oz carrots into matchsticks. Slice 2 green onions for garnish, mince 2 garlic cloves, and grate 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
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Stir 2 tablespoons water with the sauce ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Rinse 4 oz dry long-grain white rice. Put it in a saucepan with 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon Morton kosher salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 16–18 minutes; turn off the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes.
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While the rice cooks, heat 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the pork in one layer and sear for 2–3 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a plate; it will finish cooking later.
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Add 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil to the skillet. Add the cabbage, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt; stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, until lightly browned but still crisp. Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds.
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Pour in the sauce and return the pork and any juices to the skillet. Toss for 1–2 minutes, until the thin pork slices are cooked through and no longer pink.
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Fluff the rice and divide it between two bowls. Spoon the pork and cabbage stir-fry over it and scatter the green onions on top.
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