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Chinese Pork and Cucumber Stir Fry with Sesame Oil

Name: Chinese Pork and Cucumber Stir Fry with Sesame Oil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 450g (1 lb) pork tenderloin, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Enjoy an aromatic and authentic Chinese pork stir fry with refreshing cucumber and a hint of sesame oil.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 25, 2025

Chinese Pork and Cucumber Stir Fry with Sesame Oil — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Stir Fry

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 285 kcal
Protein: 25.5 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Fat: 17 g
Fiber: 1.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1141 kcal
Protein: 102 g
Carbs: 30 g
Fat: 68 g
Fiber: 5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
450g (1 lb) pork tenderloin, thinly sliced	576	92	0	20	0
2 tablespoons soy sauce	18	2	2	0	0
1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry	14	0	2	0	0
1 teaspoon cornstarch	10	0	2	0	0
2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced	32	2	8	0	2
2 tablespoons vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
2 garlic cloves, minced	8	0	2	0	0
1 tablespoon ginger, minced	5	0	1	0	0
2 tablespoons soy sauce	18	2	2	0	0
1 tablespoon sesame oil	130	0	0	14	0
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce	35	1	8	1	0
1/2 teaspoon black pepper	3	0	1	0	1
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds	52	2	2	5	1
2 green onions, thinly sliced	10	1	2	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Pork

1
Combine Marinade
In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch.
Tip: Freezing the pork slightly before slicing yields cleaner cuts.
2
Coat the Pork
Add the sliced pork, tossing to coat evenly.
3
Rest the Pork
Let marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
Tip: Do not over-marinate the pork, as extended soaking in soy sauce can make it overly salty.

Preparing the Cucumber

1
Slice Cucumbers
Slice the cucumbers into half-moons.
Tip: Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best crunch and flavor.
2
Dry Cucumbers
Pat the slices dry with a paper towel.
3
Set Aside
Set aside for stir frying.

How to Make Chinese Pork and Cucumber Stir Fry with Sesame Oil

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Stir Fry the Pork
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir fry the marinated pork until lightly browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the wok and set aside.
2
Sauté Aromatics
In the same wok, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Lower the heat to medium, then add garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Combine Everything
Increase the heat to high. Add the cucumbers and cooked pork back into the wok. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and black pepper. Stir fry everything together for about 2 minutes until well combined.