stir-fried shredded pork with rice bamboo and green pepper

How to Make Stir-Fried Pork with Water Bamboo and Green Peppers

Stir-fried pork with water bamboo and green peppers is a quick, flavorful Chinese dish that balances crisp, fresh textures with savory umami. Here’s a simple recipe to guide you.

Ingredients:

- 200g pork loin, thinly sliced and marinated in 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp starch, and a pinch of pepper for 10 minutes.

- 2 fresh water bamboo shoots, peeled and sliced diagonally.

- 2 green peppers, seeded and cut into strips.

- 2 cloves garlic, minced.

- 1 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, and a pinch of sugar.

Steps:

1. Prep the ingredients: Marinate the pork as above. Blanch water bamboo slices in boiling water for 1 minute to remove bitterness, then drain.

2. Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add pork and stir-fry until no longer pink (2-3 minutes). Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, stir-fry garlic until fragrant. Add green peppers and stir-fry for 1 minute.

4. Combine: Return pork to the wok. Add blanched water bamboo, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until well-coated.

5. Serve: Dish out hot and enjoy with steamed rice!

This dish highlights the natural sweetness of water bamboo and the crunch of peppers, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. Enjoy your homemade creation!