Stir-fried Tenderloin with Ginger and Scallion

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Stir-fried Tenderloin with Ginger and Scallion is a classic Chinese stir-fry featuring thinly sliced pork tenderloin quickly cooked with aromatic ginger and scallions. It is a staple of home-style cooking, particularly in Cantonese and other southern Chinese cuisines, known for its simplicity and savory flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal with minimal carbohydrates, primarily from the lean pork and vegetables. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins, iron, and selenium, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-300 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	650 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Selenium	22 µg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Zinc	3.2 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Chinese culinary principle of 'wok hei' (breath of the wok), where high heat and quick cooking preserve the tender texture of the meat and the fresh bite of the aromatics. Nutritionally, the ginger not only adds flavor but also contains gingerol, a compound with known anti-inflammatory properties.