Heart stir-fry
Heart stir-fry is a savory dish featuring sliced animal heart (commonly beef, pork, or chicken) quickly cooked with aromatics like ginger, garlic, and scallions, often in a soy-based sauce. It is a popular home-style dish in both Chinese and Korean cuisines, valued for its firm, slightly chewy texture and rich flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and rich in nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, especially B12. A typical serving (around 200-250g) provides roughly 250-350 calories, with minimal carbohydrates unless served with rice or noodles.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12 µg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Selenium | 45 µg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, heart stir-fry reflects a 'nose-to-tail' eating philosophy, minimizing waste by utilizing organ meats. Nutritionally, heart is a dense source of CoQ10, an antioxidant that supports heart health and energy production.
