Fish Fragrant Pork Stir Fry
A quick, savory-sweet stir fry with tender pork strips and crisp vegetables in a glossy, garlicky sauce. Despite the name, there's no fish—just the classic Sichuan flavor balance.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 25g

Ingredients
- ½ lb pork tenderloin
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 0.5 lb pork into thin strips and julienne the 1 carrot and 1 bell pepper into matchsticks. Set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and 3 tbsp water to make the sauce.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the pork and stir-fry until just browned, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 4
In the same pan, add the carrot and bell pepper. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Return the pork to the pan.
- 5
Pour in the sauce and stir-fry for 1 minute until everything is coated and the sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- Wok or large skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Small bowl
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