Recipe

Five-spice pork with almonds

This delicious Asian-inspired stir-fry can be served on rice or noodles and is super quick to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Aug 14, 2023 11:00pm
  • 15 mins preparation
  • 20 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 750 g pork fillets, sliced thinly
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 carrot, cut into long thin strips
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tbsp finely grate fresh ginger
  • 4 baby bok choy, halved lengthways
  • 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 100 g snow peas, trimmed
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/3 cup blanched almonds, roasted, chopped coarsely
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Method

  • 1
    Combine pork and spices in a large bowl, mixing well.
  • 2
    Heat half the oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry pork mixture, in batches, until pork is browned and tender. Remove from wok.
  • 3
    Heat the remaining oil in wok. Add carrot, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add bok choy, sauces, lime juice and hot water. Stir-fry for 4 minutes or until bok choy is tender.
  • 4
    Return pork to wok with snow peas. Stir-fry until heated through. Top with sprouts and nuts. Serve with lime wedges.

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