Pig Stomach with Onions

Pig Stomach with Onions is a savory Chinese dish, often stir-fried or braised, featuring tenderized pig stomach (tripe) cooked with sweet onions and aromatic seasonings like ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. It's a popular home-style dish in various regional cuisines, particularly in Cantonese and Sichuan cooking, valued for its unique texture and rich flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a high-protein, moderate-fat meal with very low carbohydrates. It provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Zinc	4.8 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Selenium	24 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Niacin (B3)	5.5 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Vitamin C	6 mg

Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, pig stomach is prized in Chinese cuisine for its chewy, slightly crunchy texture, which is achieved through careful cleaning and cooking techniques. Nutritionally, it's an excellent source of complete protein and certain minerals, making it a hearty and satisfying component of a balanced diet.