Stir-fried with ginger and sesame oil

Stir-fried with ginger and sesame oil recipe videos

This is a classic, aromatic Chinese stir-fry dish, most commonly made with tender chicken or pork, where the primary flavor profile comes from fresh ginger and a generous drizzle of toasted sesame oil. The technique involves quick-cooking protein and vegetables like scallions or bell peppers in a hot wok, then finishing with the fragrant oil. It's a staple of home-style Chinese cooking, particularly popular in regions like Cantonese and Taiwanese cuisine.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced, protein-rich meal with moderate fat content from the cooking oil and sesame oil, and is relatively low in carbohydrates unless served with rice. It provides a good source of lean protein, B vitamins, and minerals like selenium and potassium, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	680 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Phosphorus	210 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Iron	2 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the dish exemplifies the Chinese culinary principle of using aromatic ingredients like ginger and sesame oil not just for flavor, but also for their traditional believed properties of aiding digestion and dispelling 'cold' from the body. Nutritionally, the quick stir-fry method helps retain the nutrients in the vegetables and the ginger's beneficial compounds like gingerol.