Watercress and Pork

Course: Main/Entree
MyPlate: Meat/Protein, Oil/Fat, Vegetables
Type: Recipes
Allergen: Peanuts, Shellfish, Wheat
Source: Healthy Living Hawaiʻi Recipes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb watercress
- 12 oz pork, sliced ¼-inch thick
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 tsp peanut oil
- 1¼ cup onion, cut 1/4 inch strips
- 1 tsp ginger, chopped fine
- 1 tsp garlic, chopped fine
Sauce for sauté
- 2 tsp sherry wine
- 1½ tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp water or chicken broth
- ½ tsp sambal oelek sauce (red chili sauce)
Final seasoning
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ⅓ tsp pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Wash watercress. Discard stems if the bottom 3 inches of stem is tough. Cut watercress into 2 inch pieces and place on the side.
- Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in medium skillet. Sauté pork in hot oil browning lightly.
- Add onions and sauté for a minute. When pork is almost done, add the ginger and garlic and continue to sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add sauce ingredients including sherry, oyster sauce, water or chicken broth, and sam baloleck.
- Add watercress.
- Cook for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
Canola oil may be substituted for peanut oil.
Nutrition Facts
Watercress and Pork
Serving Size
1.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
204
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
47.84
mg
16
%
Sodium
773
mg
34
%
Potassium
620
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.