Pear & Five‑Spice Stir Fry

A fragrant, sweet‑savory Chinese‑inspired stir fry featuring pears, aromatics and warm spices.

Prep 15 min Cook 10 min Serves 2

A sweet‑savory Chinese‑inspired stir fry where pears caramelize lightly in the wok, absorbing five‑spice’s warm aromatics — star anise, clove, cinnamon, fennel and Sichuan pepper. The result is glossy, fragrant and beautifully balanced.

Ingredients

2 ripe pears, sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp Chinese five‑spice powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 cup broccoli florets
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp neutral oil for stir‑frying
1 tsp sesame seeds (garnish)
to taste red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep aromatics
   Slice pears, mince garlic, and grate ginger. Keep broccoli ready.
2. Make sauce
   Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and five‑spice powder until smooth.
3. Stir‑fry broccoli
   Heat neutral oil in a wok. Add broccoli and cook 2–3 minutes until bright green.
4. Add aromatics
   Add garlic and ginger; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Add pears
   Add sliced pears and toss gently so they soften without breaking.
6. Add sauce
   Pour sauce over everything and stir‑fry 1–2 minutes until glossy.
7. Finish
   Drizzle sesame oil, sprinkle sesame seeds, and add red pepper flakes if desired.

Beauty Benefits

• Pear hydrates skin internally
• Ginger boosts circulation for glow
• Five‑spice contains antioxidant‑rich spices
• Broccoli adds vitamin C for collagen support

Health Benefits

• Anti‑inflammatory spices
• Fibre‑rich pears support digestion
• Ginger aids immunity and gut health

Substitutions

• Pear → apple or Asian pear
• Broccoli → snap peas or bok choy
• Honey → maple syrup
• Five‑spice → cinnamon + star anise

Storage

• Best fresh
• Refrigerate up to 24 hours
• Reheat gently to avoid breaking pears

I love a good stir-fry, don’t you? I’m Stacey Hobbs, thanks for reading Face by Stace! Until next time.
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