Sautéed Pork with Peanuts
This sautéed pork has a hint of Thai style, with its accompaniment of chopped vegetables, dry-roasted peanuts and soy sauce.
54 K 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
55 min.
Easy
4 people
12 IngredientsLast modified on: April 3rd 2016
2 
2 turnips
1 
250 g 
150 g peanuts
400 g filet mignon (pork loin)
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 20 min.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Peel 150 g peanuts, if still in the skins.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Put the peanuts into a frying pan on high heat to dry roast them (you can also do this in the oven).
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 5 - 3 min.
Cut 400 g filet mignon (pork loin) into small pieces.
Stage 6 - 7 min.
Pour 3 tablespoons sesame oil into a large frying pan or wok on high heat. When really hot, add the meat, salt and pepper, and cook until the meat is nicely browned.
Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and leave to reduce.
Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and leave to reduce.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Add the vegetables and mix well.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
At the last minute, add the peanuts, parsley and chopped chives. Mix well and serve immediately.
Remarks
For the herbs, use whatever you have available: parsley and chives, of course, but coriander, spring onion (scallion), chervil or others, too.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge covered with plastic flm. Should be reheated.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 130 RDI=50 % | 110 RDI=10 % | 220 RDI=30 % | 2,880 RDI=140 % | 12,070 RDI: 140 % |
| Per 100 g | 7 RDI=3 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 180 RDI=9 % | 740 RDI: 9 % |
| Per person | 30 RDI=10 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 50 RDI=8 % | 720 RDI=40 % | 3,020 RDI: 40 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 11.05 €
- Per person : 2.80 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Filet mignon (pork loin)
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Green cabbage
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Peanuts
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Sesame oil
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