Kung Pao Twice-Cooked Pork
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Kung Pao Twice-Cooked Pork

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Kung Pao Twice-Cooked Pork

About This Recipe

This savory Stir-Fried White Meat with Green Garlic is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender slices of white meat with the fresh, aromatic flavors of green garlic, scallions, and ginger. The key to its rich taste lies in rendering the fat from the meat, which is then used to stir-fry fragrant Pixian bean paste, infusing the dish with deep umami notes. A splash of cooking wine and soy sauce enhances the savory profile, while a touch of sugar balances the flavors perfectly. Quick and easy to prepare, this stir-fry delivers a satisfying crunch from the green garlic and a deliciously caramelized finish. Perfect as a weeknight meal, it’s a flavorful way to enjoy simple ingredients transformed into something extraordinary. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, comforting dish!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • white meat (pork) 200g
The aromatics
  • green garlic 100g
  • scallions 50g
  • ginger 20g
The sauce & seasonings
  • Pixian bean paste 1 tbsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the green garlic into segments, and slice the scallions and ginger.
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Step 2
Step 2
Cut the white meat into thin slices.
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Step 3
Step 3
Add a small amount of oil to the pan, heat it over medium-low heat, and add the sliced white meat.
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Step 4
Step 4
Stir-fry the white meat to extract the fat, until it becomes firm and slightly browned.
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Step 5
Step 5
Pour the extracted fat into the wok, add Pixian bean paste and stir-fry the scallion and ginger slices until fragrant.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add the white meat slices and stir-fry.
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Step 7
Step 7
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking wine.
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Step 8
Step 8
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and stir-fry to color.
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Step 9
Step 9
Add the green garlic segments and stir-fry.
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Step 10
Step 10
Add 1 small spoon of sugar and stir-fry evenly.
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Step 11
Step 11
Stir-fry until the green garlic is cooked, then add 1 small spoon of salt.
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Step 12
Step 12
Stir-fry evenly and it is ready.

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