
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
- Cut pork tenderloin into thin shreds and marinate with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch for 10 minutes.
- Julienne bell peppers and carrot. Mince garlic and ginger.
- 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.
- Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry marinated pork shreds until color changes, then remove and set aside.
- 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.
- Return pork shreds to the wok and pour in the Yu Xiang sauce. Stir-fry quickly to combine.
- 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.