Stir-Fried Ground Pork with Bitter Melon

Stir-Fried Ground Pork with Bitter Melon

This savory and aromatic Stir-Fried Pickled Bean Horns with Pork is a flavorful Sichuan-inspired dish that’s quick to prepare yet packed with umami richness. Tender ground pork is stir-fried with fragrant scallions, ginger, and garlic, then combined with tangy pickled bean horns and spicy Pixian bean paste for a deep, complex taste. The dish gets its bold flavor from the fermented bean paste, which releases rich red oil when cooked, while a splash of cooking wine, light soy sauce, and a hint of sugar balance the saltiness perfectly. The pickled bean horns add a delightful crunch and tang, making every bite irresistible. Best of all, no extra salt is needed—the natural saltiness of the ingredients creates a perfectly seasoned dish. Serve this hearty stir-fry over steamed rice for a satisfying meal that’s bursting with authentic Sichuan flavors!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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ground pork
200g
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pickled bean horns
100g

The aromatics

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scallions
2 stalks
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ginger
10g (1 small piece)
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garlic
3 cloves

The sauce & seasonings

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oil
2 tbsp
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Pixian bean paste
2 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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light soy sauce
1 tbsp
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sugar
½ tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Rinse the pickled bean horns in water, then cut them into small segments.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Chop the scallions, ginger, and garlic into fine pieces.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Heat the wok, add oil, and adjust the fire to medium. Add the chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add two tablespoons of Pixian bean paste and stir-fry until the red oil is extracted.

5. Step 5

Step 5
After the red oil is extracted, add the ground pork and stir-fry. The fire can be adjusted to a higher heat at this time.

6. Step 6

Step 6
After the pork is cooked and loses its bloody color, add the pickled bean horns and stir-fry together. Add cooking wine, light soy sauce, and sugar to season. No additional salt is needed for this dish as the pickled bean horns and Pixian bean paste are already salty.

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