Low Fat Pork Pastil
Elevate your mealtime with this Low Fat Pork Pastil recipe, a healthier twist on a classic Filipino dish. Crafted with tender lean pork loin, aromatic garlic, and onion simmered in savory soy sauce and low-fat chicken broth, this flavorful filling is paired with nutrient-packed cooked brown rice. Wrapped in fragrant banana leaves—prepared for pliability—and steamed, the pastil captures an enticing blend of textures and flavors while keeping fat content to a minimum. Perfect for meal prep or an impressive serving option, this easy-to-make dish is as wholesome as it is delicious. Serve warm with zesty lemon wedges for a refreshing finish. Healthy cooking meets traditional comfort in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean pork loin
- 1 tablespoon Canola oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 cup Low-fat chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 4 cups Cooked brown rice
- 4 large leaves Banana leaves
- 1 cut into wedges Lemon
Instructions
Begin by slicing the lean pork loin into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
Heat the canola oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Saute the chopped onion and garlic until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Add the sliced pork to the pan, stirring occasionally until it is browned on all sides, approximately 5 minutes.
Pour in the soy sauce and low-fat chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
Season with pepper and salt, then cover and let it simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare the banana leaves by briefly passing them over an open flame or hot surface to make them pliable. Cut each leaf into approximately 12-inch squares.
Once the pork mixture is ready and most of the liquid has evaporated, remove from heat.
Place about 1 cup of cooked brown rice onto the center of each banana leaf square.
Top with an equal portion of the pork mixture.
Wrap the banana leaves tightly around the rice and pork, folding the sides first and then rolling to enclose the filling.
Secure the rolls with kitchen twine if necessary.
In a steamer or large pot with a steam rack, steam the wrapped pastil over boiling water for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Serve the low fat pork pastil warm with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1915 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 5645 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.0 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 140.3 g | 281% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 3287 mg | 70% | |
*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.
