Bok Choy and Pork Stir-Fry
Bok Choy and Pork Stir-Fry is a classic Chinese home-style dish featuring tender slices of pork and crisp baby bok choy quickly cooked in a savory sauce. The typical ingredients include pork (often loin or shoulder), bok choy, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sometimes a touch of sesame oil. It's a staple in Chinese cuisine, particularly in Cantonese cooking, known for its simplicity and balance of textures.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein from the pork and provides essential vitamins like vitamin C and K from the bok choy, along with fiber. It's relatively low in carbohydrates and moderate in fat, depending on the cut of pork used, with a typical serving containing around 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120% DV |
| Vitamin C | 80% DV |
| Vitamin K | 150% DV |
| Calcium | 15% DV |
| Iron | 10% DV |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Folate | 25% DV |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this stir-fry exemplifies the Chinese culinary principle of 'wok hei' (breath of the wok), where high heat and quick cooking preserve the vegetables' crunch and infuse the dish with a distinctive smoky flavor. Nutritionally, bok choy is a cruciferous vegetable linked to various health benefits, making this a popular choice for a quick, nutrient-dense meal.
