Sesame Free Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Total time35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

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Stir-fry nights can get complicated fast when you're avoiding sesame, since traditional versions often lean heavily on sesame oil and sesame-laced sauces for that signature savory depth. This one sidesteps all of that without sacrificing any of the bold, satisfying flavor you're after. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy-based sauces, delivering a rich, slightly sweet umami backbone, while fresh ginger and garlic do the heavy lifting on aroma. The pork tenderloin gets a quick marinade with turmeric and ground ginger before hitting a screaming-hot skillet, so you still get those gorgeous browned edges and juicy, tender slices. Shredded cabbage and carrot matchsticks bring crunch and color, wilting just enough to stay a little toothsome rather than going soft and sad. A splash of apple cider vinegar in the sauce keeps everything bright, and arrowroot starch pulls it all together into a glossy, clingy coating that hits every bite. Finish with a handful of cilantro and a squeeze of lime, and you've got a weeknight dinner that feels anything but like a compromise.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the pork

1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced ¼-inch thick against the grain
1 tbsp coconut aminos
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp salt

For the sauce

3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp arrowroot starch

For the stir-fry

2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (green parts only)
½ tsp salt, or to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, combine the pork slices with 1 tbsp coconut aminos, ground ginger, turmeric, and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss to coat evenly and set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
2
In the same small bowl (or a separate one), whisk together the 3 tbsp coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, grated fresh ginger, and arrowroot starch until the starch is fully dissolved with no lumps. Set the sauce aside.

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