Japanese-Style Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

A savory and slightly sweet Japanese-inspired stir-fry featuring tender pork tenderloin and crisp cabbage, served over fluffy white rice for a satisfying meal.
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 20 min
- Total: 40 min
- Servings: 2
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: $4.36/serving
Dietary
- Soy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Egg-Free
- Dairy-Free
- High-Protein
Tags
- stir-fry
- healthy
- savory
- tangy
- sweet
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin (cut into thin strips)
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 0.5 yellow onion (sliced thin)
- 3 cup green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 carrot (peeled and julienned)
- 0.25 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- First, prepare the 1 cup white rice according to package directions or in a rice cooker. While the rice cooks, pat the 1 pound pork tenderloin strips dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup coconut aminos, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/2 cup water. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork strips and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the 1/2 yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the 3 cups green cabbage and 1 large carrot. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until the cabbage is tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked pork to the skillet. Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk and pour it over the pork and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Serve immediately over the cooked white rice.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave. Add a splash of water if reheating to maintain moisture.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 828
- Protein: 54.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 118.8 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Fiber: 6.1 g
- Sodium: 1965 mg
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Sugar: 30.7 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg