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Garlic Pork With Bok Choy

Why get take out when you can make this great garlic pork and bok choy in your own kitchen?
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian pork recipe, bok choy, garlic, garlic pork
Servings: 4
Calories: 343kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean pork loin sliced in strips
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups sliced bok choy including the green leaves
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms sliced (optional)
  • 3 tbs oil

Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbs white wine
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Stir Fry Sauce:

  • 1 cup chicken stock see NOTES
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbs mirin or white wine - if using white wine, add 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dark sesame oil
  • 2 tbs corn starch

Instructions

  • Place pork in plastic zipper bag. Mix marinade in a small bowl then pour over the pork. Seal the bag and and mush to distribute marinade. Marinate for 1 hour.
  • In a small bowl, mix all stir fry sauce ingredients; set aside.
  • In a large deep skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat. When oil shimmers, add the pork and the garlic. Stir fry until pork begins to brown.
  • Add the bok choy and mushrooms (if using). Stir fry until green bok choy leaves are bright green. Stir in sauce and cook until sauce bubbles and thickens; cook for 1 minute.
  • Serve over jasmine or basmati rice.

Notes

I use low-sodium Better Than Bouillon—about 2 tsp dissolved in a cup of water.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1900mg | Potassium: 846mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2346IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg