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Stir-Fried Pork with Green Chili Peppers

Name: Stir-Fried Pork with Green Chili Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 400 g pork shoulder thinly sliced; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp rice wine; 250 g green chili pepper sliced into 1-inch pieces; 3 clove garlic minced; 1 tbsp ginger minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 0.5 tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp water; 0.5 tsp sesame oil

This classic stir-fry features tender slices of pork quickly cooked with vibrant green chili peppers and a savory sauce. It's a flavorful and fast weeknight meal, perfect served over steamed rice.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 358 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten, molluscs, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

400 gpork shoulder, thinly sliced
250 ggreen chili pepper, sliced into 1-inch pieces
3 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbspginger, minced
2 tbspvegetable oil

marinade

1 tbspsoy sauce
1 tbspcornstarch
1 tbsprice wine

sauce

2 tbspsoy sauce
1 tbspoyster sauce
1 tspsugar
0.5 tspwhite pepper
2 tbspwater

sauce slurry

1 tspcornstarch
1 tbspwater

garnish

0.5 tspsesame oil

Equipment

wok · large skillet · mixing bowls · knife · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
In a medium bowl, combine the pork shoulder slices with the marinade soy sauce, cornstarch, and rice wine. Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
About 15 min
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, and water. Set aside.
About 2 min
3
In another small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water for the sauce slurry until smooth. Set aside.
About 1 min
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the wok is very hot to get a good sear on the pork.
5
Add the marinated pork in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned and mostly cooked through. Remove the pork from the wok and set aside.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the wok; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.
6
Add the green chili peppers to the same wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
About 3 min
7
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic and ginger.
8
Return the cooked pork to the wok.
9
Give the prepared sauce a quick stir and pour it into the wok. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to bubble.
About 1 min
10
Stir the cornstarch slurry once more and then slowly pour it into the simmering sauce while stirring. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Add the slurry gradually to control the thickness.
11
Remove from heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

46%Score

Calories: 357.8kcal
Protein: 19.4g
Carbs: 11.9g
Fat: 25.8g
Fibre: 1.2g
Sugar: 5.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover stir-fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.