Spleen Stir-Fry
Spleen Stir-Fry is a savory dish originating from Chinese cuisine, where sliced pork or beef spleen is quickly stir-fried with aromatics like ginger, garlic, and scallions, often seasoned with soy sauce and rice wine. It's considered a traditional dish, sometimes associated with home-style cooking or specific regional cuisines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate option, providing a good source of iron, vitamin B12, and zinc. A typical serving contains approximately 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 28 mcg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
In Chinese culinary tradition, organ meats like spleen are valued not just for their texture and flavor but also for their perceived nutritional benefits in supporting blood and digestive health, reflecting a 'food as medicine' philosophy.
