Minced pork with three cubes (肉末炒三丁) is a quick, flavorful Chinese stir-fry loved for its mix of textures and savory taste. Here’s a simple recipe to recreate it at home.
Ingredients:
- 200g ground pork, marinated with 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp starch, and a pinch of pepper.
- 1 potato, 1 carrot, and 50g dried tofu (or ham), all diced into 1cm cubes.
- Aromatics: 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 sliced green onion.
- Sauces: 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, a dash of sesame oil.
- Oil for stir-frying.
Steps:
1. Prep the veggies: Soak dried tofu in warm water for 10 minutes if using, then dice. Boil potato and carrot cubes in salted water for 3-5 minutes until slightly tender; drain.
2. Cook the pork: Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry marinated pork until browned, then break it into small bits. Remove and set aside.
3. Stir-fry veggies: In the same wok, add garlic and green onion. Toss in potato and carrot cubes, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until lightly caramelized.
4. Combine and season: Return pork to the wok. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Mix well, then stir in dried tofu. Cook for 1 minute until heated through. Drizzle with sesame oil.
Serve hot with steamed rice. This dish balances salty, sweet, and umami flavors, with a delightful mix of soft, tender, and chewy textures. Enjoy!
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