Fermented Bean Stir-Fried Pork with Pointed Pepper
This savory and aromatic stir-fry combines tender pork leg, crispy pork belly, and bitter melon for a dish bursting with bold flavors. The pork is first simmered to perfection, then stir-fried to render its rich fat, creating a crispy texture. Key ingredients like Pixian fermented bean paste and dried fermented soybeans add a deep umami kick, while scallions, ginger, and pointed peppers bring a fragrant, spicy balance. The bitter melon adds a refreshing contrast, making every bite complex and satisfying. Perfect with steamed rice, this dish is a masterful blend of textures and tastes—crispy, savory, and just the right amount of heat. A must-try for lovers of Sichuan-inspired cuisine!
15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings
Ingredients
Metric
US
4 serving
Main Ingredients
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pork belly🥩
pork legThe aromatics
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scallions🧅
ginger🧅
bitter melon🧅
pointed peppersThe sauce & seasonings
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Pixian fermented bean paste🧂
dried fermented soybeansInstructions
1. Step 1
Put the pork belly in a pot of cold water and cook until it is 90% cooked, then turn off the heat and let it cool down in the broth.
2. Step 2
After the pork leg has cooled, remove it from the pot and slice it.
3. Step 3
Cut the scallions into sections and the ginger into mince.
4. Step 4
Cut the bitter melon into slices at an angle.
5. Step 5
Cut the pointed peppers into sections.
6. Step 6
Heat a wok over high heat without adding oil, and stir-fry the sliced pork leg to extract its oil, then remove it from the wok.
7. Step 7
Pour out the excess oil from the wok, leaving a small amount, then add Pixian fermented bean paste, dried fermented soybeans, and stir-fry the ginger and scallions.
8. Step 8
After the mixture is fragrant, add the pointed pepper sections and stir-fry.
9. Step 9
Add the pork leg back into the wok and stir-fry until everything is well combined.
10. Step 10
Add the pork leg back into the wok and stir-fry until everything is well combined.
11. Step 11
Add the bitter melon slices to the wok, stir-fry until everything is well combined, and season with salt to taste.
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