Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary adventure that harmonizes the sweet, the spicy, and the savory. Embark on a journey to create a Sweet and Spicy Pork and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry, a tantalizing symphony of flavors that will ignite your senses. Accompany this delectable stir-fry with Spicy Noodles, a perfect complement that adds an extra layer of heat and spice. These recipes are a celebration of bold flavors, offering a delightful balance between sweet and spicy. Prepare to embark on a culinary expedition that will leave you craving more.
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SWEET AND SPICY PORK AND NAPA CABBAGE STIR-FRY WITH SPICY NOODLES
The Thai sweet chili sauce gives this dish a sweet and spicy flavor that my kids love. You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less of the sauce or adding additional red pepper flakes, if you like it really hot.
Provided by thriftybob
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the Chinese noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Whisk together the 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, the ground ginger, and the sesame oil in a large bowl; add the drained Chinese noodles and toss to coat; set aside
- Whisk together the 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a large bowl; add the pork and stir to coat. Allow to marinate 5 minutes.
- Heat the cooking oil in a wok or a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork, onions, and red pepper flakes to the oil; cook until the pork is browned completely. Stir in 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, the napa cabbage, celery, carrots, and bell peppers; cook and stir until vegetables are completely heated, about 5 minutes. Whisk together the cornstarch and water and add to the stir fry, stirring until the mixture thickens. Serve the stir-fry over the noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 2131.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
PORK CABBAGE STIR-FRY
The ginger comes through nicely in this colorful napa cabbage stir-fry that is lower in fat and sodium than many. It's great served over steamed rice or cooked noodles. -Marcie Nor of Macungie, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and sugar. Stir in wine or broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil until no longer pink. Add the carrots, garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add cabbage; stir-fry until cabbage is wilted. , Stir soy sauce mixture; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STIR-FRIED PORK WITH NAPA CABBAGE
Steps:
- Trim off and discard any silver skin from pork (do not trim fat). Cut pork across grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then toss with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl.
- Stir together vinegar, salt, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl.
- Stir together water and remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch in a cup.
- Rinse cabbage in a large colander. Tap colander lightly, then transfer cabbage to a large bowl with water still clinging to leaves.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then add pork in 1 layer as quickly as possible. Cook, undisturbed, until pork begins to brown, about 3 minutes, then turn over and cook, undisturbed, until browned but still pink in center, about 1 minute more. Transfer pork and any juices to a plate. Do not clean skillet.
- Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir-fry garlic and ginger 30 seconds. Add half of cabbage and stir-fry over high heat until cabbage is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in remaining cabbage (skillet will be very full), along with any water in bowl, and soy sauce mixture, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until all of cabbage is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add pork, along with any juices accumulated on plate, and bring to a boil. Stir cornstarch mixture, then pour into skillet and boil, stirring, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt, then serve sprinkled with cilantro.
SPICY PORK STIR-FRY
Meet the Cook: The first time I made this recipe, back some years ago, my closest girlfriend came over for dinner. Between the two of us, we managed to finish the entire panful! Nowadays, I cook for my husband and 17-year-old daughter. -Jane Flatgard, Circle Pines, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut the pork into 1/8-in. wide slices; cut each slice into 3-in. strips. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, sugar, ginger and cayenne. Add pork; toss to coat and set aside. , In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry onion, carrot and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. , In the same skillet, stir-fry pork over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink. Add onion mixture and peas; heat through. Serve in lettuce cups or over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
SPICY STIR-FRIED CABBAGE
This is a vegetarian version of a classic Chinese stir-fry. The authentic versions I've encountered include some pork or bacon, but the chilies, ginger, garlic, star anise and the cabbage are flavorful enough without meat. I've added carrots for color.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 10m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and star anise in a small bowl. Combine the soy sauce and wine or sherry in another small bowl.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and tilting it back and forth. Add the garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and star anise. Stir-fry for a few seconds, just until fragrant, then add the cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry for one to two minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt, then add the salt and wine/soy sauce mixture. Cover and cook over high heat for one minute until just wilted. Uncover and stir-fry for another 30 seconds, then stir in the chives or cilantro and remove from the heat. The cabbage should be crisp-tender. Serve with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 419 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-shredded cabbage and pre-cut pork.
- If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns to your desired spice level.
- If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet or sauté pan.
- Be sure to heat the wok or pan over high heat before adding the oil.
- Stir-fry the pork and cabbage quickly so that they remain tender and crisp.
- Serve the stir-fry immediately over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
This sweet and spicy pork and napa cabbage stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. The stir-fry is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal, give this stir-fry a try.
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