Asian Pork Bowl

This was simple and tasty and even the pickiest of my children liked it. This makes 4 servings at about 350 calories per serving. 15 minute prep time,less than 10 minute cook time.

INGREDIENTS FOR PORK MARINADE

  • 1¼ pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, (minced)
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, (divided)

INGREDIENTS FOR SERVING

  • Steamed White Rice
  • Raw Carrots
  • Raw Red Onion
  • Spinach *See Notes*
  • Sauteed Mushrooms *See Notes*
  • Sesame Seeds

DIRECTIONS

  • Freeze the pork in the freezer for 30 minutes, until firm around the edges. 
  • Combine brown sugar, garlic, ginger, less-sodium soy sauce, and sesame oil into a bowl. Set aside. 
  • Trim the silver skin then cut the pork tenderloin against the grain into small thin slices. Transfer into a bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour in the sauce and gently shake until the meat is covered in sauce, then put it in the fridge for 10 minutes or up to 2 hours. 
  • Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat then cook the first batch of loin undisturbed, until dark brown underneath for about 1 – 1½ minutes (depending on the thickness). Toss the meat, breaking up using tongs or wooden spoon and continue cooking on the side for 1 – 1½ minutes or until brown. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Wipes the skillet to clean excess dirt, add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the remaining meat.

Add a generous amount of rice, pork meat, spinach , carrots, and onions into a bowl and serve.

NOTES: I sauteed the spinach and mushrooms. I used olive oil and a of squeeze lemon in the spinach and butter and soy sauce in the mushrooms. It just amped up flavor, but you could actually do both raw if you wanted.