Introduction
Yuxiang Rou Si, also known as Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork, is a classic Sichuan dish that is popular all over China. Despite its name, it doesn't actually contain any fish, but rather a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors that mimic the taste of fish sauce. In this article, we will introduce the recipe and ingredients for making Yuxiang Rou Si with a twist- stuffing it into a bun!
Ingredients
The ingredients needed for this recipe are as follows:
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots
- 1/2 cup sliced black fungus
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions
- 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili bean paste
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 10-12 buns
Instructions
Follow these steps to make delicious Yuxiang Rou Si buns:
- In a bowl, mix together the pork, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and soy sauce. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together the sugar and Chinkiang vinegar until the sugar dissolves.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
- Add the pork and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the bamboo shoots, black fungus, scallions, and red bell pepper and stir-fry for another minute.
- Add the chicken broth, chili bean paste, hoisin sauce, and sugar-vinegar mixture. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the sesame oil and cornstarch-water mixture and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Take the buns and flatten them into circles. Place a spoonful of the Yuxiang Rou Si filling in the center of each flattened bun.
- Bring the edges of the bun up and around the filling, pinching them together to seal the bun.
- Place the buns on a steaming rack and steam for 10-15 minutes, until the buns are cooked through.
And there you have it, delicious Yuxiang Rou Si buns! Enjoy!