- Difficulty
- medium
- Serving
- 4
- Time
- 20 mins
This fragrant and savoury stir-fry highlights the natural sweetness of garlic chive flower (韭菜花) paired with tender shredded pork. The crisp yet tender texture of the chive flower complements the juicy pork, making it a simple yet flavourful dish perfect with steamed rice.
Ingredients:
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- 200g pork loin, cut into thin strips
- 150g garlic chive flower (韭菜花), cut into 5cm lengths
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chilli, sliced (optional)
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Marinade:
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
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Marinate the pork:
- In a bowl, mix the pork strips with light soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, white pepper, and cornstarch.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavours.
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Prepare the wok:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over high heat.
- Stir-fry the pork until lightly browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Stir-fry aromatics & chive flower:
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok.
- Stir-fry the garlic and red chilli for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the garlic chive flower and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
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Combine & season:
- Return the pork to the wok and pour in the sauce mixture.
- Stir-fry everything together for another minute until well combined and evenly coated.
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Serve immediately:
- Transfer to a plate and enjoy with steamed rice!
Tips:
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For extra tenderness, add a teaspoon of oil to the marinade to keep the pork juicy.
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Keep the garlic chive flower crisp by not overcooking it—just a quick stir-fry is enough.
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For more umami, a splash of chicken stock at the end enhances the sauce.
This 韭菜花肉絲 is a classic home-style dish with a rich aroma and satisfying bite, making it a must-try for garlic chive lovers!
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