Stir-fried Pickled Peppers with Cured Pork

Stir-fried Pickled Peppers with Cured Pork

This savory **Stir-Fried Cured Pork Belly with Pickled Lotus Root** is a bold and flavorful dish that combines rich, smoky pork with tangy, crunchy lotus root for an irresistible umami-packed meal. Tender cured pork belly is first blanched to reduce saltiness, then stir-fried until crispy, while garlic, ginger, and red chili peppers add aromatic heat. The pickled lotus root brings a delightful sour crunch, perfectly balanced by light soy sauce and rice vinegar for a bright, zesty finish. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish highlights the best of Chinese stir-fry techniques—fast cooking over high heat to lock in textures and flavors. Ideal as a main dish or paired with steamed rice, this recipe delivers a mouthwatering balance of salty, spicy, and tangy notes in every bite. Perfect for those who love bold, punchy flavors!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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cured pork belly
200g
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pickled lotus root
150g

The aromatics

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garlic
3 cloves
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ginger
10g (thinly sliced)
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red chili peppers
2-3 pieces

The sauce & seasonings

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light soy sauce
1 tbsp
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rice vinegar
1 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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cooking oil
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the cured pork belly and cook it in boiling water for 5 minutes, then remove it.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Let it cool, then slice and chop it into small pieces for later use. Rinse the pickled lotus root and chop it along with garlic, ginger, and red chili peppers into small pieces for later use.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat a small amount of oil in a wok, add the cured pork belly, and stir-fry for 1 minute, then set aside.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add a small amount of oil to the wok, heat it, then add garlic and ginger, stir-frying until fragrant. Next, add the red peppers and stir-fry evenly.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add the chopped pickled lotus root and stir-fry. Add light soy sauce and rice vinegar, stir-frying evenly until the vinegar aroma is released.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Finally, add the chopped cured pork belly and stir-fry. Adjust with cooking wine and stir-fry evenly until done.

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