Celery Stir-Fried with Kidney Flowers

Celery Stir-Fried with Kidney Flowers

This delicious stir-fried pork kidney with celery and mushrooms is a flavorful dish that combines tender kidney "flowers" with crisp vegetables for a perfect texture contrast. The key to this recipe lies in the meticulous preparation—slicing the pork kidney into delicate flower shapes and marinating it twice for maximum flavor. A blend of soy sauce, white wine, and aromatic spices infuses the kidneys with a rich umami taste, while quick stir-frying keeps them tender. Celery and mushrooms add freshness and depth, enhanced by a hint of sesame oil for a fragrant finish. Ideal for those who enjoy bold flavors, this dish is a standout with its balance of savory, slightly sweet, and aromatic notes. Quick to cook yet impressive in taste, it’s a fantastic way to enjoy offal in a gourmet style!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork kidney
200g

The aromatics

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celery
150g
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mushrooms
100g

The sauce & seasonings

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sugar
1 tsp
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white wine
1 tbsp
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soy sauce
1 tbsp
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chicken essence
½ tsp
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pepper powder
¼ tsp
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starch
1 tbsp
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scallions
20g
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ginger
10g
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sesame oil
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Wash the pork kidney and remove the tendon on the top.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Make even horizontal cuts on the front, but do not cut all the way through.

4. Step 4

Step 4
After cutting, it should look like this.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Then cut vertically into strips to make the kidney flowers.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Put the kidney flowers in a bowl, add sugar, white wine, soy sauce, chicken essence, pepper powder, and starch.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Then rinse and drain the water.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Add all the seasonings again and marinate for later use.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Cut the celery into segments and the mushrooms into shreds.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Boil water in a pot, add celery, blanch and cool for later use, and add a little salt to the water.

12. Step 12

Step 12
Heat oil in a wok, add scallions and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant.

13. Step 13

Step 13
Pour in the kidney flowers and stir-fry until they change color, then take them out and set aside.

14. Step 14

Step 14
Clean the wok, add oil, and heat it up again.

15. Step 15

Step 15
Pour in the celery and mushrooms and stir-fry.

16. Step 16

Step 16
Add soy sauce.

17. Step 17

Step 17
Then add sugar and salt.

18. Step 18

Step 18
Stir-fry for a while, then add the kidney flowers and stir-fry.

19. Step 19

Step 19
Drizzle with sesame oil and add a little chicken essence.

20. Step 20

Step 20
Stir-fry evenly and turn off the heat.

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