Twice-Cooked Pork with Hot Peppers

March 17, 2025 15 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

450 kcal
Calories
28g
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
32g
Fat
Twice-Cooked Pork with Hot Peppers

This savory and aromatic stir-fried five-flower pork with chili is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender pork with bold, spicy flavors. The five-flower pork is first simmered with salt, cooking wine, and a fragrant spice pouch, ensuring it’s juicy and flavorful. Sliced and stir-fried until golden, the pork is then tossed with umami-rich fermented soybeans, spicy Pixian fermented bean paste, and fresh aromatics like garlic, ginger, and scallions. Crisp chili strips add a vibrant kick, while a balance of salt, sugar, and soy sauce enhances the dish’s depth. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, this dish is a delicious harmony of heat and savoriness. Serve it hot for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Instructions

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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot, then add the five-flower pork, 1 tablespoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, and 1 big spice pouch. After boiling, reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes until the pork can be pierced with a chopstick.
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Step 3
Let the cooked five-flower pork cool, then slice it, cut the chili into strips, slice the garlic, mince the ginger, and chop the scallions for later use.
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Step 4
After cutting the meat, wash your hands with hand soap to remove the grease.
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Step 5
Pour a small amount of oil into the pot, and after the oil is hot, add the five-flower pork and start stir-frying. (If the five-flower pork is fatty, it is recommended not to add more oil)
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Step 6
Stir-fry until the surface of the five-flower pork is slightly yellow, then add 1 tablespoon of fermented soybeans and 1 tablespoon of Pixian fermented bean paste, and stir-fry until the red oil comes out. Then add the scallions, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. (It is best to chop the Pixian fermented bean paste in advance)
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Step 7
Add the chili to the pot and stir-fry for 1 minute.
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Step 8
Add 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and stir-fry evenly. (Be careful when adding salt as the Pixian fermented bean paste is quite salty)
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Step 9
Before serving, sprinkle a small amount of chicken essence and stir-fry evenly.
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Step 10
Serve.

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