Low Fat Chinese-Style Steamed Pork with Preserved Vegetables
Discover the perfect balance of flavor and health with this **Low Fat Chinese-Style Steamed Pork with Preserved Vegetables**. Using tender slices of lean pork and the bold, umami-rich flavor of preserved mustard greens (*sui mi ya cai*), this dish is a classic comfort food made lighter for modern tastes. Marinated in a fragrant blend of low-sodium soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of sesame oil, the pork becomes irresistibly juicy and aromatic after gentle steaming. This recipe is quick and simple, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and no frying, making it a heart-healthy option while still delivering the authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine. Perfect as a **low-fat dinner idea**, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice for a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s both nourishing and delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams lean pork tenderloin
- 50 grams preserved mustard greens (sui mi ya cai)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 5 grams fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks scallions
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the lean pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl.
Rinse the preserved mustard greens under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain well and chop them finely.
Mince the fresh ginger and garlic cloves. Slice the scallions, separating the white parts from the green tops.
In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, white pepper, and water. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the sliced pork and add the minced ginger, garlic, and the white parts of the scallions. Mix well to ensure the pork is evenly coated. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Prepare a steamer by filling the pot with enough water to steam for 20 minutes and bring it to a boil.
Spread the marinated pork evenly on a heatproof dish suitable for steaming. Scatter the preserved mustard greens evenly over the pork.
Place the dish in the steamer and cover with the lid. Steam for about 20 minutes or until the pork is cooked through and tender.
Once cooked, remove the dish from the steamer carefully. Garnish with the green tops of the sliced scallions.
Serve immediately with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.6 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1685 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 82.1 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1503 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
