Hoisin Stir Fry Bowls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
51183 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Others
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Cuisine
Asian, International
Hoisin Stir Fry Bowls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Description
This recipe layers ground pork with sautéed garlic, fresh ginger, mushrooms, carrot, and red bell pepper, combined with hoisin and soy sauce for a rich, slightly sweet and savory stir-fry base. The pork cooks until crumbly, and the vegetables soften to complement the meat without overwhelming it. Cooking the mushrooms until they release moisture and wilt ensures a more intense mushroom flavor and a balanced texture in the dish.
The spicy peanut sauce is made by blending peanut butter with sriracha, soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, brown sugar, and hot water to achieve a pourable consistency. This sauce adds creamy heat and a nutty note that ties the bowl together. The finished bowl is served over cooked rice, garnished with chopped peanuts and sliced green onions for crunch and freshness.
The recipe allows for substitutions in ground meat and neutral cooking oils, maintaining flavor balance. For a quicker version, the dish still works well with just crushed peanuts and a sriracha drizzle. The combination of rich umami flavors, spicy heat, and fresh garnishes makes this bowl a hearty and balanced meal suitable for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
SPICY PEANUT SAUCE*
- 1/4 cup peanut butter $0.36, natural-style
- 1 Tbsp sriracha $0.09
- 1 tsp soy sauce $0.02
- 1 tsp ginger $0.10, grated fresh
- 1 tsp brown sugar $0.01
- 3 Tbsp water $0.00, hot
PORK AND VEGETABLE MIXTURE
- 1/2 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.02
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16
- 1 tsp ginger $0.10, grated fresh
- 1/2 lb. ground pork, chicken or turkey $3.00
- 8 oz. button mushrooms $1.89
- 1 carrot $0.12, large
- 1 red bell pepper $1.50
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce $0.84
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce $0.05
- 1 tsp sesame oil $0.11, toasted
BOWL INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups rice $0.88, cooked
- 1/4 cup peanut $0.19, chopped
- 3 green onion $0.25, sliced
Instructions
- Mix the spicy peanut sauce first to allow the flavors time to blend. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, sriracha, soy sauce, brown sugar, and grated fresh ginger (use a small holed-cheese grater to grate about 1 tsp). Stir in one tablespoon of hot water at a time until the sauce is thin enough to drizzle. Set the sauce aside.
- Mince the garlic and grate another teaspoon of fresh ginger. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium flame. Add the garlic and ginger to the hot skillet and sauté for about one minute, or just until the garlic is softened. Add the pork and continue to sauté until the pork is cooked through and crumbled (about five minutes).
- While the pork is cooking, rinse the mushrooms then chop them into small pieces. Once the pork is cooked through, add the chopped mushrooms and continue to sauté until the mushrooms have wilted and released all their moisture (about five minutes).
- While the mushrooms are cooking, peel the carrot then shred it using a large-holed cheese grater. Finely dice the red bell pepper. Once the mushrooms have cooked down, add the shredded carrot, diced bell pepper, hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir and cook until everything is coated in sauce and heated through. (The amount of soy sauce needed may vary depending on the brand of hoisin sauce used. Start with 1/2 Tbsp and add more to taste).
- To build the bowls, start with one cup cooked rice, then add 3/4-1 cup of the meat and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle a few sliced green onions on top, then drizzle 1-2 Tbsp of the spicy peanut sauce over everything. Finish with about 1 Tbsp of the chopped peanuts.
Notes
- The spicy peanut sauce can be simplified by using just crushed peanuts and a drizzle of sriracha if short on time.
- Neutral cooking oils like canola, peanut, or grapeseed oil work best for sautéing without altering flavors.
- Freshly grate ginger for the sauce and stir-fry to maximize flavor impact.
- Chop vegetables uniformly for even cooking and texture balance in the pork and vegetable mixture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 511.83kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 58.38g | 19% |
| Protein | 23.03g | 46% |
| Fat | 21.58g | 33% |
| Sodium | 849.9mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 4.35g | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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