Braised Pork with Lettuce

Braised Pork with Lettuce

This quick and flavorful stir-fry combines tender marinated meat with crisp celery and vibrant green and red peppers for a dish that’s both colorful and delicious. Thinly sliced meat is soaked to remove impurities, then marinated with salt, starch, and chicken essence for extra tenderness. Stir-fried with soy sauce for a rich umami kick, the dish comes together with fresh celery and spicy peppers for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The key lies in the quick cooking method—high heat ensures the meat stays juicy while the veggies retain their crunch. A sprinkle of salt and chicken essence enhances the natural taste without overpowering it. Ideal for a speedy weeknight meal, this stir-fry is a tasty way to enjoy wholesome ingredients in minutes!

15 Minutes
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4 servings
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Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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meat
200g
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celery
4 stalks (约200克)

The aromatics

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green peppers
1 medium (约100克)
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red peppers
1 medium (约100克)

The sauce & seasonings

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salt
1/4 茶匙
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starch
1 汤匙
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chicken essence
1/2 茶匙
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soy sauce
1 汤匙
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oil
2 汤匙

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare 4 celery stalks.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Prepare the meat.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the celery into segments.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Cut them in half.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Slice them into thin pieces.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Cut the meat into small pieces, preferably thinly sliced.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Place the celery slices in a dish and set aside.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Put the sliced meat into water to remove blood and impurities.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Remove the meat from the water, squeeze out excess water, and place it in a dish. Add a small amount of salt, a generous amount of starch, and a pinch of chicken essence. Marinate for 10 minutes.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Cut the green and red peppers into segments and set aside.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Heat an appropriate amount of oil in a wok.

12. Step 12

Step 12
Once the oil is hot, add the meat and stir-fry briefly. Then add soy sauce, and you can add more if you like.

13. Step 13

Step 13
After adding soy sauce, stir-fry briefly, then add the green and red peppers.

14. Step 14

Step 14
Stir-fry for a while.

15. Step 15

Step 15
Add the celery and continue stir-frying.

16. Step 16

Step 16
Add an appropriate amount of salt and chicken essence, remembering that the meat already has salt and the peppers are spicy, so use less salt.

17. Step 17

Step 17
Stir-fry briefly, then serve.

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