Make-ahead Chinese pork

Dairy Free
Health score
51%
Make-ahead Chinese pork
40 min.
4
367kcal

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If you're looking for a flavorful, healthy dish that you can prepare ahead of time, look no further than this delightful Make-ahead Chinese Pork recipe! Perfect for busy weekdays or weekend gatherings, this dish is not only packed with vibrant colors and delicious ingredients, but it's also dairy-free, catering to various dietary preferences. With a health score of 51, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt!

Featuring juicy pork fillet and a medley of fresh vegetables including crisp carrots and sweet red pepper, every bite offers a delightful explosion of tastes. The aromatic Chinese five-spice powder and soy sauce combine to create a mouthwatering marinade that infuses the pork and veggies with an unmistakably Asian flair. The best part? You can prepare it in advance—just toss everything together, refrigerate, and when you're ready, a quick simmer on the stove will have dinner ready in no time!

Serve it over fluffy boiled rice or noodles for a comforting and satisfying meal that will leave you and your loved ones craving more. Whether it's for lunch or dinner, this dish is sure to impress and become a staple in your home. So gather your ingredients and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this easy and delicious Make-ahead Chinese Pork!

Ingredients

  •  carrots peeled sliced
  • 600 pork fillet cut into bite-sized pieces
  • large pepper red seeded chopped
  • tbsp five-spice powder chinese
  • tbsp soya sauce 
  •  vegetable stock cube crumbled
  • bunch spring onion whole white green finely sliced
  • servings noodles to serve boiled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ladle

Directions

  1. Up to a day ahead, and when you have 15 minutes to spare, prepare the ingredients and toss them all, except for the sliced spring onion tops, together in a large pan. Cover the pan with its lid and refrigerate until youre ready to eat.
  2. Pour 600ml/1 pint of boiling water over the pork and vegetables and give everything a good stir. Cover the pan and bring to the boil. Stir and cover again and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the pork is cooked. (The dish can now be chilled and then frozen for up to 1 month). Just before serving, stir in the spring onion tops. Ladle into bowls with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories367kcal
Protein42.36%
Fat17.18%
Carbs40.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.83
Glycemic Load
14.62
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
35.275217636772%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.32mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:366.59kcal
18.33%
Fat:6.9g
10.62%
Saturated Fat:1.98g
12.36%
Carbohydrates:36.56g
12.19%
Net Carbohydrates:31.96g
11.62%
Sugar:5.45g
6.06%
Cholesterol:97.5mg
32.5%
Sodium:796.56mg
34.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.29g
76.58%
Vitamin A:11542.63IU
230.85%
Vitamin B1:1.57mg
104.46%
Selenium:68.19µg
97.41%
Vitamin B6:1.43mg
71.28%
Vitamin C:57.57mg
69.79%
Vitamin B3:11.7mg
58.48%
Phosphorus:467.43mg
46.74%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.25%
Potassium:969.47mg
27.7%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.13%
Zinc:3.64mg
24.28%
Vitamin K:22.48µg
21.41%
Iron:3.85mg
21.4%
Magnesium:75.82mg
18.95%
Fiber:4.6g
18.41%
Vitamin B5:1.7mg
16.99%
Copper:0.29mg
14.3%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
13%
Folate:42.03µg
10.51%
Vitamin E:1.46mg
9.76%
Calcium:55.38mg
5.54%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3%