Chinese Stir-Fried Pork with Mustard Greens

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Chinese Stir-Fried Pork with Mustard Greens is a classic, savory home-style dish from Chinese cuisine, particularly popular in regions like Hunan and Sichuan. It features thinly sliced pork (often shoulder or loin) stir-fried with chopped pickled or fresh mustard greens, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. The dish is known for its perfect balance of salty, savory, and slightly pungent flavors.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a good source of protein from the pork and provides fiber and vitamins from the mustard greens. A typical serving is moderate in fat and calories, offering a balanced meal component with around 300-350 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin K	180 µg
Vitamin A	450 µg RAE
Vitamin C	35 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Selenium	25 µg
Niacin (B3)	6.5 mg
Zinc	3.8 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of Chinese 'xià fàn cài' (下饭菜) – a dish designed to be eaten with plain rice, where its bold flavors complement the bland staple. Nutritionally, mustard greens are exceptionally high in vitamins K and A, and their fermentation (if used) adds beneficial probiotics.