Chinese Twice-Cooked Pork

This savory Chinese dish of Twice-Cooked Pork is easy to make at home with this simple recipe! It takes only 10 minutes of preparation time before simmering for 15 minutes on low heat until cooked through and tender before stir-frying for 5 more minutes until lightly browned again! Enjoy this delicious dish with steamed rice or noodles!

Cooking Equipment:

Wok/large skillet, knife/cutting board

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Cuisine:

Chinese

Keywords:

Chinese, Twice-Cooked Pork, Savory, Easy

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

500g pork belly, cut into 2cm cubes

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ginger, minced

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry

1 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons chili bean paste or chili sauce (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork cubes and stir-fry for 3 minutes until lightly browned.

Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for another minute.

Add the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine or dry sherry, sugar and chili bean paste or chili sauce (if using). Stir-fry for another minute until everything is well combined.

Reduce the heat to low and cover the wok or skillet with a lid. Simmer for 15 minutes until the pork is cooked through and tender.

Uncover the wok or skillet and increase the heat to medium-high again. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes until all of the liquid has evaporated and the pork is lightly browned again. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition:

Calories – 602 kcal; Protein – 32 g; Fat – 39 g; Carbohydrates – 8 g; Sodium – 790 mg

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Did You Know?

Inner Mongolia cuisine is known for its hearty and meat-based dishes, featuring dishes such as Mongolian Hot Pot and Roast Lamb.