Pan-Seared Pork
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Pan-Seared Pork

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Pan-Seared Pork

About This Recipe

This Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic Shoots and Pixian Bean Paste is a mouthwatering Sichuan-inspired dish that combines tender pork, crisp garlic shoots, and the rich umami flavor of fermented bean paste. Sliced pork hind leg is stir-fried to perfection, then paired with aromatic garlic shoots cut into a unique “horse’s ear” shape for added texture. The star ingredient, Pixian fermented bean paste, infuses the dish with deep, savory notes and a hint of spice. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe delivers bold flavors in every bite—perfect for a weeknight dinner or a taste of authentic Sichuan cuisine. The key lies in stir-frying until the oil turns clear, ensuring the pork is juicy and the garlic shoots retain a slight crunch. A must-try for lovers of bold, savory dishes!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork hind leg 200g
The aromatics
  • garlic shoots 100g
The sauce & seasonings
  • Pixian fermented bean paste 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Remove the skin from the pork hind leg, cut it into slices of 6cm long, 3.5cm wide, and 0.2cm thick. Cut the garlic shoots into a shape resembling a horse’s ear. Finely chop the Pixian fermented bean paste.
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Step 2
Heat a wok and add cooking oil. Over medium heat, heat the oil to 60-70% heat, then add the sliced pork and stir-fry. Add salt and fermented bean paste, and continue stir-frying.
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Step 3
Stir-fry until the water vapor is no longer visible and the oil is clear. Push the pork slices to one side, then add the Pixian fermented bean paste and stir-fry until fragrant and red.
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Step 4
Add the garlic shoots and stir-fry until they are slightly cooked, then remove from heat and serve.
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Finished dish
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Finished dish
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Finished dish

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