Stir-Fried Pork with Mushrooms and Green Peppers
Hot Dishes

Stir-Fried Pork with Mushrooms and Green Peppers

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Stir-Fried Pork with Mushrooms and Green Peppers

About This Recipe

This vibrant Sichuan-style stir-fry combines tender pork, crisp green peppers, and earthy wood ears for a bold, aromatic dish. Thinly sliced pork is quickly cooked with garlic, ginger, and numbing Sichuan peppercorns, infusing rich flavor while keeping the meat juicy. The wood ears add a delightful chewiness, while fresh green peppers bring a bright, slightly spicy crunch. A hot wok and generous oil ensure each ingredient is perfectly seared without greasiness, locking in textures and aromas. A splash of soy sauce enhances the umami depth, balanced with a touch of salt and MSG for maximum savoriness. The key to this dish’s irresistible taste lies in the high-heat stir-frying technique, which preserves the peppers’ crispness and the wood ears’ unique texture. Perfect with steamed rice, this dish delivers an addictive mix of spice, fragrance, and satisfying crunch in every bite. A must-try for lovers of authentic, fiery Sichuan flavors!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork 200g
  • green peppers 150g
  • wood ears 50g (soaked)
The aromatics
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • ginger 10g
  • Sichuan peppercorns 1 tsp
The sauce & seasonings
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • salt 1/2 tsp
  • MSG 1/2 tsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Cut the green peppers into shreds, slice the pork thinly, and soak the wood ears in water until they are soft, then tear them into smaller pieces. Prepare the garlic and ginger.
2
Step 2
Heat oil in a wok, then add garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns to stir-fry until fragrant. Add the pork and stir-fry for a while to avoid greasiness.
3
Step 3
When the pork is cooked, add the wood ears and green pepper shreds, along with a small amount of soy sauce. Stir-fry quickly to combine, being careful as the wood ears may splash. Season with salt and MSG, then serve.
4
Step 4
After serving, note that a generous amount of oil is used because the dish is not good with too little oil.

Community Reflections

0.0 (0 reviews)
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this recipe!