Yu Xiang Pork Shreds

Yu Xiang Pork Shreds

A classic Sichuan dish with sweet, sour, and slightly spicy flavors, featuring tender pork shreds and crisp vegetables.

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Ingredients

  • 300g pork tenderloin
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 carrot
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 small piece ginger
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp fermented bean paste
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Steps

  1. Cut pork tenderloin into thin shreds and marinate with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch for 10 minutes.
  2. Julienne bell peppers and carrot. Mince garlic and ginger.
  3. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tbsp fermented bean paste, and 1 tbsp water to make the Yu Xiang sauce.
  4. Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry marinated pork shreds until color changes, then remove and set aside.
  5. In the same wok, add a little more oil and sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add vegetables and stir-fry until slightly tender.
  6. Return pork shreds to the wok and pour in the Yu Xiang sauce. Stir-fry quickly to combine.
  7. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to make a slurry, then add to the wok to thicken the sauce. Stir-fry evenly and serve.

Tips

Cook quickly over high heat to maintain the tenderness of the pork and crispness of the vegetables.