Szechuan Pork

Szechuan Pork is a spicy and flavorful dish that brings the bold, numbing flavors of Szechuan cuisine to the table. This low-carb version is perfect for a hearty brunch while keeping your diet in check.

Szechuan Pork
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork tenderloin - 300 grams
  • Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
  • Dried red chilies - 4-5 pieces
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
  • Cabbage - 100 grams, thinly sliced
  • Bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. 1. Slice the pork tenderloin into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chilies, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring for another minute until aromatic.
  4. 4. Increase the heat to high and add the pork strips, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5. Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, mixing well to coat the pork evenly.
  6. 6. Add the sliced cabbage and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  7. 7. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Carbs: 8 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Contains garlic and ginger, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Tags

ChineseLow CarbBrunch