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Spicy Sichuan Stir-Fried Pork with Celtuce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chinese 🇨🇳 High-Protein 💪

Spicy Sichuan Stir-Fried Pork with Celtuce brings tender cubes of pork coated in chili bean sauce, garlic, and ginger, balanced by the refreshing crunch of celtuce. The sauce is hot, savory, and slightly tangy from black vinegar, with aromatic spring onions tying it together. It’s a vibrant weeknight Dinner perfect when you’re craving bold, peppery heat and satisfying texture.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyMedium
Spicy Sichuan Stir-Fried Pork with Celtuce

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Sichuan Stir-Fried Pork with Celtuce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

70 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
68 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityFair
55 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
100 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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38
Heart Health
87
Metabolic
61
Digestive
42
Inflammatory
52
Performance
72
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Combine the stem lettuce with a pinch of salt in another bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix the water and cornstarch in a small bowl and stir until it forms a smooth paste.

  3. 3

    Transfer half of the cornstarch paste to a larger bowl. Add the pork, rice wine, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well and let it marinate for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Whisk the remaining cornstarch paste with the chicken stock, soy sauce, black vinegar, and sugar in another bowl to make the sauce.

  5. 5

    Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the pork with its marinade and cook, stirring, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the pickled chile peppers and chili bean sauce and cook until the oil turns red, about 1 minute. Add the spring onions, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the lettuce and sauté until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the sauce and toss until thickened, about 3 minutes.

About This Recipe

Spicy Sichuan Stir Fried Pork with Celtuce is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Vinegar, Chicken Stock, Chili Bean Sauce, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 967.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Spicy Sichuan Stir-Fried Pork with Celtuce?
It is a Chinese recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Spicy Sichuan Stir-Fried Pork with Celtuce made of?
The main ingredients are Black Vinegar, Chicken Stock, Chili Bean Sauce, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 16 is above.
What goes well with Spicy Sichuan Stir-Fried Pork with Celtuce?
Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Spicy Sichuan Stir-Fried Pork with Celtuce?
About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 967.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Spicy Sichuan Stir-Fried Pork with Celtuce easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
Is Spicy Sichuan Stir-Fried Pork with Celtuce healthy?
Spicy Sichuan Stir-Fried Pork with Celtuce has an easyChef Pro health score of 70/100. Per serving, it provides 967.55 calories and 42.37 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2404.42 mg (105% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.49 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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