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Pork stir fry with snap peas and brown rice

This pork stir fry with snap peas and brown rice is a family dish for 4 people, ready in 35 minutes, rated very easy, at €2.70 per serving. Thin strips of pork tenderloin are seared fast, then tossed with crunchy snap peas in a soy honey sauce. The secret to tender meat is slicing the pork thinly against the grain.

Tonight, quick seared pork strips with crunchy snap peas and a soy honey sauce, served over brown rice.

Pork stir fry with snap peas and brown rice
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.70
Calories per person
640 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Spring, Summer
The kids
They generally like it

This is a dish that comes together fast and feels good to eat, with tender meat, vegetables that still have bite, and a soy honey sauce that coats everything without tipping into overly sweet. The brown rice adds a chewy texture and a slightly nutty flavor that balances the lightness of the snap peas and the softness of the pork.

It's the kind of recipe you reach for on a weeknight when you don't want to spend an hour in the kitchen, but it's also a hit with kids thanks to its mild, gentle sauce. You can make it just as easily for a quick family dinner as for friends who won't expect this much flavor in so little time.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Pork tenderloin 500 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Snap peas 300 g
  • Carrots 2
  • Garlic 2 cloves
  • Fresh ginger 1 piece

Pantry

  • Soy sauceoften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Honeyoften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Brown riceoften in the pantry 280 g
  • Sunflower oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Soy, Gluten

The step by step recipe

  1. Cook the brown rice in boiling salted water, then drain it. 30 min

    Brown rice takes longer, so start it first.

  2. Slice the pork tenderloin into thin strips and toss them with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and a little pepper.

    This short marinating time makes the meat more tender.

  3. Sear the pork over high heat in the oil, then set it aside. 4 min

    Cook it in two batches if your pan is small, so it sears properly instead of steaming.

  4. In the same pan, stir fry the carrot sticks, snap peas, grated garlic and ginger. 6 min

    The snap peas should stay green and crisp.

  5. Return the pork to the pan, add the remaining soy sauce and the honey, let it glaze, then serve over the rice. 2 min

    The honey gives the meat a shiny glaze.

Our tips to get it right

  • Cut the carrots into thin, even sticks so they cook at the same rate as the snap peas.
  • Keep your pan or wok very hot through the whole vegetable cooking step, that's what gives them their crunch.
  • Prep and cut every ingredient before you start cooking, the stir fry moves fast once it begins and you won't have time to mince garlic halfway through.

The variations

  • Swap the pork tenderloin for thinly sliced chicken breast, it cooks just as quickly.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the pork with firm tofu sliced into strips and seared the same way.
  • To save even more time, swap the brown rice for white rice or quick cooking rice noodles.

What to serve it with

  • A light green tea
  • Extra toasted sesame seeds on top
  • A cucumber salad for freshness

Storage

This dish keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It doesn't freeze well, since the snap peas would lose their crunch. Reheat it in a pan or wok over medium heat, with a splash of water if needed, rather than in the microwave, to keep the vegetables from going soft.

Questions about this dish

Can you prep this pork stir fry ahead of time?

You can slice the meat, cut the vegetables and mix the sauce several hours ahead, keeping them separate in the fridge. The actual cooking should happen right before serving, since the snap peas need to stay crisp.

What can I use instead of snap peas?

Thin green beans or regular snow peas work well as a substitute. Just adjust the cooking time depending on how thick they are.

How do you keep the pork from turning rubbery?

Slice the meat into thin strips across the grain and sear it over high heat without leaving it in the pan too long. Pull the pork out as soon as it's seared instead of letting it cook alongside the vegetables.

Is this recipe good for kids?

Yes, the soy honey sauce is mild and not spicy at all. You can cut the pork strips a bit smaller for younger kids.

How long does it take to make a pork stir fry with snap peas, served with brown rice?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in a pork stir fry with snap peas, served with brown rice?

About 640 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a pork stir fry with snap peas, served with brown rice cost?

About €2.70 per serving, or €10.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains soy, gluten. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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