Sichuan Pork Stir-Fry



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Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Additional Time:
5 mins

Total Time:
45 mins

Servings:
2

Yield:
2 servings


Ingredients

  • 6leavesstem lettuce (celtuce), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1pinchsalt
  • 2teaspoonswater
  • 1teaspooncornstarch
  • ½poundlean pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1teaspoonrice wine (sake)
  • ¼teaspoonsalt
  • 2tablespoonschicken stock
  • 2teaspoonssoy sauce
  • ½teaspoonChinese black vinegar
  • ½teaspoonwhite sugar
  • 3 ½tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • 1tablespoonfinely chopped pickled red chile peppers
  • 2teaspoonschili bean sauce ((toban djan), such as Lee Kum Kee®)
  • 3spring onions, diced
  • 2clovesgarlic, sliced
  • 1(1/2 inch) piecefresh ginger, sliced

  • Directions

    Combine stem lettuce and pinch of salt in another bowl.

    Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir into a smooth paste.

    Transfer half of the cornstarch paste into a larger bowl. Add pork, rice wine, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well and let marinate, about 5 minutes.

    Whisk remaining cornstarch paste, chicken stock, soy sauce, black vinegar, and sugar in another bowl to make sauce.

    Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add pork with marinade; cook and stir until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in pickled chile peppers and chili bean sauce; cook until oil turns red, about 1 minute. Add spring onions, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lettuce; saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in sauce and toss until thickened, about 3 minutes.



    Cook's Notes:

    Substitute cucumbers for the stem lettuce (celtuce) if desired.

    Substitute water for the chicken stock if desired.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    347 Calories
    26g Fat
    8g Carbs
    20g Protein

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