shredded pork with double pepper

Shredded Pork with Double Peppers: A Culinary Guide

Shredded pork with double peppers is a vibrant, stir-fry dish loved for its balance of spicy, savory, and crunchy textures. Here’s a simple yet authentic method to recreate it at home.

Ingredients: 200g pork tenderloin, thinly sliced; 2 green Sichuan peppers, julienned; 2 red bell peppers, julienned; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, grated; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 3 tbsp oil; Salt to taste.

Steps:

1. Marinate the pork: In a bowl, mix sliced pork with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and 1 tsp oil. Let it rest for 15 minutes to tenderize.

2. Prep vegetables: Julienne green peppers (for heat) and red bell peppers (for color). Mince garlic and ginger.

3. 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.

4. Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, stir-fry garlic, ginger, and green peppers until fragrant (1 minute).

5. Combine: Return pork to the wok. Add red peppers, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until peppers are crisp-tender.

6. Serve: Transfer to a plate and enjoy hot with steamed rice.

Tips: For extra heat, add dried chili flakes. Adjust soy sauce for saltiness. This dish cooks quickly, so keep ingredients prepped to avoid overcooking. Enjoy the harmony of tender pork and crisp peppers in every bite!