Thai-Style Pork Chop Stir Fry with Cabbage and Spaghetti

Experience the bold flavors of Thailand in this innovative dish, where succulent pork chops are stir-fried with crunchy cabbage, tangled spaghetti, and a medley of aromatic spices. The combination of textures and tastes will leave you wanting more. This recipe brings a creative twist to traditional Thai cuisine, blending East and West in a harmonious culinary symphony.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Thai
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  • pork chops
  • cabbage
  • spaghetti
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 4piecespork chops, thinly sliced
  • 2cupscabbage, shredded
  • 8ozspaghetti, cooked al dente
  • 2tbspvegetable oil, none
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1inchginger, grated
  • 2tbspThai red curry paste, none
  • 1tbspfish sauce, none
  • 1tbsplime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1tspbrown sugar, none
  • to tastenonesalt, none
  • to tastenonepepper, none
  • 1/4cupfresh cilantro, chopped

Nutrition

Calories

420

105 per serving

Protein

35g

70% DV

Fat

20g

29% DV

Carbs

30g

10% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein33%
Fat43%
Carbs29%
Fiber
6g

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside. This step is crucial as it prevents the spaghetti from becoming mushy during the stir-fry process.

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  2. 2

    In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced pork chops and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.

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  3. 3

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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  4. 4

    Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet and stir-fry until it starts to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the Thai red curry paste and stir-fry for another minute, until the cabbage is well coated with the curry paste.

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  5. 5

    Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, stirring to combine with the cabbage and curry paste mixture. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the spaghetti is well coated.

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  6. 6

    Return the cooked pork chops to the skillet, and add the fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Stir-fry everything together for about 2 minutes, until the pork is coated with the sauce and the spaghetti and cabbage are well combined.

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  7. 7

    Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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