Stir-Fried Pork with Yam and Wood Ear Mushrooms

Stir-Fried Pork with Yam and Wood Ear Mushrooms

This vibrant stir-fry combines tender Chinese yam, earthy wood ear mushrooms, and crisp green and red peppers for a dish bursting with color and texture. Thinly sliced meat is stir-fried with fragrant scallions and ginger, then enhanced with a splash of soy sauce and cooking wine for depth. The Chinese yam, soaked in salt water to retain its crispness, pairs perfectly with the chewy mushrooms and sweet peppers. A touch of light soy sauce and chicken powder balances the flavors, creating a savory, umami-rich dish that’s both hearty and refreshing. Quick to prepare yet full of bold flavors, this stir-fry is a delicious way to enjoy wholesome ingredients in one satisfying meal. Perfect served over steamed rice for a complete, appetizing dish!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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meat
200g
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Chinese yam
150g

The aromatics

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wood ear mushrooms
50g (dried)
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green peppers
1 medium (100g)
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red peppers
1 medium (100g)

The sauce & seasonings

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scallions
3 stalks
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ginger
10g
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soy sauce
1 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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light soy sauce
1 tbsp
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salt
to taste
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chicken powder
to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Soak the wood ear mushrooms and cut the green and red peppers into small pieces for later use.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Cut the Chinese yam into slices or strips. To prevent discoloration, soak them in hot salt water for later use.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the meat into strips and chop the scallions and ginger into fine strips for later use.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat oil in a wok, add scallions and ginger to stir-fry until fragrant, then add the meat strips and stir-fry.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add a drop of soy sauce to color the dish and cooking wine to remove the fishy smell of the meat.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add the Chinese yam, wood ear mushrooms, and green and red peppers to the wok, stir-fry with the meat until evenly mixed. If it gets too dry, add a small spoon of water and cook until the yam is done. Add light soy sauce to enhance the flavor, and salt to taste. If the flavor is too heavy, add some chicken powder to adjust the taste.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Stir-fry evenly and serve.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Doesn’t it look appetizing?

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