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Pickled Cucumber Stir-Fry with Pork

A quick and tangy stir-fry featuring pickled cucumbers and tender pork, finished with red chili for a spicy kick. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
22g
Pickled Cucumber Stir-Fry with Pork
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups pickled cucumbers
  • ½ lb pork (thinly sliced)
  • 2 red chili peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the 2 pickled cucumbers into thin rounds. Thinly slice the 0.5 lb pork and mince the 2 garlic cloves. Slice the 2 red chili peppers into thin rings.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the pork and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove pork and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the same pan. Add the garlic and chili peppers, stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Return the pork to the pan. Add the pickled cucumbers, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until the cucumbers are heated through and slightly softened.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Tools you’ll need

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons

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