Stir-Fried Pork

Stir-Fried Pork

This savory **Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Mushrooms and Chili Peppers** is a bold, umami-packed dish that brings together tender pork belly, earthy mushrooms, and spicy peppers in a rich, aromatic sauce. The pork belly is first simmered with star anise and bay leaves for depth, then thinly sliced and stir-fried until crispy. Soaked mushrooms absorb flavor while retaining their juicy texture, blending perfectly with a fragrant mix of bean paste, ginger, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns. Dry-stirred chili peppers add a smoky kick, balancing the dish’s richness. The reserved mushroom water enhances the sauce, creating a luscious glaze that coats every bite. Perfect served over rice, this recipe delivers a harmony of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors—a true celebration of bold, comforting cuisine.

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork belly
150g
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mushrooms
100g

The aromatics

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chili peppers
2-3 pieces

The sauce & seasonings

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star anise
2 pieces
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bay leaves
2 leaves
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bean paste
1 tbsp
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ginger
1 tsp (minced)
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garlic
2-3 cloves (minced)
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Sichuan peppercorns
1 tsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Soak the mushrooms in water for two hours, with the stems facing down. After soaking, wash the mushrooms to remove any dirt from the surface, but do not squeeze out the water. Reserve the remaining water.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Wash the pork belly and place it in a pot, adding star anise, cooking wine, and bay leaves. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Wash the chili peppers and cut them at an angle. Dry-stir them in a pot for three minutes, removing them from the pot and setting aside. Add a small amount of salt during the process to remove excess moisture from the chili peppers.

4. Step 4

Step 4
After the pork belly has cooled, slice it thinly and set aside. Try to slice it as thinly as possible to avoid an overly greasy texture.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Heat a pot and add a small amount of vegetable oil. When the oil is 50% hot, add the sliced pork belly and stir-fry over medium heat for two minutes. Then, add the prepared mushrooms and stir-fry for five minutes.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add a spoonful of bean paste, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, cooking wine, and a spoonful of sugar to the pot. Stir-fry over medium heat for two minutes, then add the remaining mushroom water and stir-fry over high heat for one minute.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add the stir-fried chili peppers to the pot and stir-fry over medium heat for one minute. Season with salt and chicken essence to taste, then serve.

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