Tasty Pork and Pepper Stir-fry
Pork and Pepper Stir-fry is a signature "home-cooked dish" that every household in Hunan Province must try. It's a well-known stir-fry dish that has even been featured multiple times on television, highlighting its widespread popularity. As one of the most representative dishes of Hunan cuisine, Pork and Pepper Stir-fry is known for its deliciously spicy flavor and its ability to complement rice perfectly. What sets it apart is its affordability without compromising on taste.
INGREDIENTS
- 150g of pork belly, skin removed
DIRECTIONS
Prepare the ingredients by washing them thoroughly. Chop 5 grams of garlic and 5 grams of ginger, and set them aside for later use.
Dry the moisture from 150 grams of screw peppers, then cut them into chunks with a rolling knife. Heat a pan until hot without adding oil, then add the pepper chunks and stir-fry until the moisture from the peppers evaporates. Remove from the pan and set aside for later use.
Slice 150 grams of pork belly (skin removed) into thin slices and place them on a plate for later use.
Heat 10 grams of rapeseed oil in a pan until hot. Add the sliced pork belly and fry over medium heat until the surface is slightly browned.
Tip:
Hunan cuisine is known for its generous use of oil and spice. Therefore, it's recommended to use ample oil during cooking. However, since pork belly naturally contains a lot of fat, you may not need to add too much additional oil. If using leaner cuts of meat, consider adding more oil as needed.
Add 15 grams of fermented black beans, sliced garlic, and ginger to the pan. Stir-fry over low heat until fragrant. Then, pour in 10 grams of Shaoxing rice wine and stir-fry until well combined.
Next, add 10 grams of light soy sauce, 5 grams of dark soy sauce, and 5 grams of oyster sauce to the pan. Stir-fry until everything is well combined.
Tip:
Pork and Pepper Stir-fry should be dry-fried to maintain the flavor and crisp texture of the peppers. Avoid adding water during cooking.
After stir-frying everything together, add the previously prepared screw peppers and stir-fry until well combined. Season with 3 grams of salt, stir-fry briefly, and then remove from the heat.
A delicious Pork and Pepper Stir-fry is out of the oven.