Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a classic, homestyle Chinese dish featuring thinly sliced pork (often shoulder or loin) and crisp napa or green cabbage, quickly stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and savory sauces like soy sauce or oyster sauce. It's a staple of everyday home cooking across many regions of China, valued for its simplicity, speed, and satisfying balance of flavors and textures.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a well-balanced meal, providing a good amount of protein from the pork and fiber, vitamins C and K from the cabbage, with a moderate calorie count typically ranging from 250-350 calories per serving depending on the cut of pork and amount of oil used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 80 mcg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3.0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this stir-fry exemplifies the Chinese culinary principle of 'cai' (vegetable) and 'rou' (meat) harmony, creating a complete dish that's both economical and nutritious. Nutritionally, the quick, high-heat cooking method helps retain the cabbage's crisp texture and nutrients, while the pork provides essential B vitamins and iron.
