Introduction
Fish-flavored shredded pork is a classic dish in Sichuan cuisine. It is a perfect combination of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty flavors. The dish is not only delicious but also easy to make. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make fish-flavored shredded pork.
Ingredients
Before we start cooking, let's prepare the ingredients:
- 300g pork loin
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili bean paste
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Now that we have all the ingredients ready, let's start cooking:
- Cut the pork loin into thin strips, about 5cm long and 0.3cm wide. In a bowl, mix the egg white, cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, and light soy sauce. Add the pork strips and marinate for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the dark soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and chili bean paste.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add the pork strips and stir-fry until they turn golden brown. Remove the pork from the wok and drain the excess oil.
- In the same wok, add the minced ginger and garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds. Add the scallions, bell peppers, and carrot, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sauce mixture to the wok and stir-fry for another minute. Return the pork to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the pork is coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the fish-flavored shredded pork to a serving dish and garnish with chopped scallions. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Conclusion
There you have it, a delicious and easy-to-make fish-flavored shredded pork dish. The combination of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty flavors makes this dish a favorite among Sichuan cuisine lovers. Give it a try and impress your family and friends with your cooking skills!