shredded pork with leek

How to Make Stir-Fried Leek with Shredded Pork

Stir-fried leek with shredded pork is a savory, quick Chinese dish that balances tender meat, crisp leek, and umami-rich flavors. Here’s a simple recipe to guide you:

Ingredients: 200g lean pork (sliced into thin shreds), 300g leek (cut into 3cm segments), 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tbsp starch, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tbsp cooking oil, salt, sugar, and a pinch of white pepper.

Steps:

1. Marinate the pork: Mix pork shreds with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, starch, and a little oil. Let it sit for 15 minutes to tenderize.

2. Prep the leek: Rinse leek segments and pat dry. Set aside.

3. Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add marinated pork and stir-fry until no longer pink (1-2 minutes). Remove and set aside.

4. Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, add minced garlic until fragrant. Toss in leek, stir-frying for 1 minute until slightly softened.

5. Combine: Return pork to the wok. Add a pinch of salt, sugar, and white pepper. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil for extra flavor.

Serve hot with steamed rice. The key is to cook quickly over high heat to keep the leek crisp and pork juicy. Enjoy this classic home-cooked meal!