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Yan Jian Rou (Salt Pan Fried Pork)
Traditional Sichuan dish - pan-fried pork belly with salt, garlic sprouts, and doubanjiang
Prep Time15m
Cook Time30m
Yield4 servings
Cuisine
Ingredients
- Pork belly 300g
- Garlic sprouts 150g
- Doubanjiang 1 tbsp
- Salt 1/2 tsp
- Sugar 1/3 tsp
- Sichuan peppercorn 1/4 tsp
- Garlic 2 cloves
- Ginger 3 slices
- Cooking wine 1 tbsp
Steps
- Prepare all ingredients: wash, cut, and measure everything before cooking (mise en place).
- Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add aromatics (ginger, garlic, scallions) and stir briefly until fragrant.
- Add the main ingredient (meat/vegetables/tofu) and cook using the appropriate technique.
- Add seasonings and sauce. Stir well to coat evenly. Adjust heat as needed.
- Continue cooking for 2-5 minutes until the main ingredient is cooked through and well seasoned.
- Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with scallions or cilantro, and serve hot.
Tips
Have all ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking. Chinese stir-fry moves fast once the wok is hot - there is no time to chop or measure mid-cook.



