Braised Pork Spleen with Ginger and Scallions

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Braised Pork Spleen with Ginger and Scallions is a traditional Chinese home-style dish, particularly popular in northern and eastern regions. It features thinly sliced pork spleen, which is first blanched or marinated to remove any strong odors, then quickly stir-fried and braised in a savory sauce with generous amounts of ginger and scallions to enhance its flavor and aroma.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the cooking oil used. It is an excellent source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, especially vitamin B12, and a typical serving contains approximately 250-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	270 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	12 mg
Zinc	6 mg
Vitamin B12	18 mcg
Selenium	45 mcg
Phosphorus	350 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg

Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, pork spleen is valued in Chinese cuisine not only as an affordable and resourceful use of offal but also for its purported benefits in traditional dietary therapy, believed to support blood health. Nutritionally, it stands out for its exceptionally high heme iron content, making it a potent food for addressing iron deficiency.