Get ready to transform your kitchen into a sizzling Asian cuisine haven with this mouthwatering Stir Fried Pork with Shiitakes and Snow Peas! Imagine tender, golden-brown pork strips dancing with earthy shiitake mushrooms and crisp snow peas, all wrapped in a deeply savory sauce that will make your taste buds sing. This restaurant-style recipe isn't just a meal—it's a quick, impressive culinary adventure that looks and tastes like it took hours to prepare, but comes together in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 500g pork tenderloin, sliced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing pork tenderloin into thin, uniform strips against the grain, approximately 1/4 inch thick. This ensures tender, quick-cooking meat.
- Wash and trim snow peas, removing any stringy edges. Clean shiitake mushrooms and slice them into thin, even pieces to ensure consistent cooking.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create a marinade. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture for later.
- Marinate pork strips in the remaining marinade for 10 minutes at room temperature, allowing flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Heat a large wok or heavy skillet over high heat. Add a small amount of additional oil if needed to prevent sticking.
- Once the pan is very hot, add marinated pork strips in a single layer. Sear quickly, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until meat is golden brown and just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove pork from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, quickly stir-fry shiitake mushrooms for 2 minutes until they release their moisture.
- Add snow peas to the mushrooms and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, keeping them crisp and bright green.
- Return pork to the pan, add reserved marinade, and toss everything together for an additional 1-2 minutes to reheat and combine flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The dish should have a balanced, savory flavor with a slight sheen from the sesame oil.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnishing with optional chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Tips
- Prep is Key: Slice all ingredients uniformly to ensure even cooking and professional-looking results.
- High Heat is Critical: Use a wok or heavy skillet and ensure it's scorching hot before adding ingredients to achieve that perfect sear and prevent steaming.
- Work Quickly: Stir frying is about speed and high heat, so have all ingredients measured and ready before you start cooking.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Cook in batches if necessary to maintain high heat and allow ingredients to caramelize.
- Let Meat Rest: After cooking, let the pork rest briefly to retain its juices and tenderness.
- Fresh Ingredients Matter: Use the freshest snow peas and shiitake mushrooms for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 95mg
