fried pork slices with celery

How to Stir-Fry Celery with Pork: A Step-by-Step Guide

Stir-fried celery with pork is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish loved for its crisp-tender celery and savory pork. Here’s a simple guide to making it perfectly.

Ingredients: 200g pork loin (sliced thin), 3 celery stalks (cut into segments), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, salt, and pepper to taste.

Steps:

1. Marinate the pork: In a bowl, mix pork slices with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of pepper. Let it sit for 15 minutes to tenderize.

2. Prep celery: Blanch celery segments in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain. This keeps them crisp and bright.

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

4. Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, stir-fry minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add blanched celery and toss for 1 minute.

5. Combine: Return pork to the wok. Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of water. Stir-fry for another minute until everything is heated through.

Serve hot with steamed rice. The dish balances the pork’s richness with celery’s freshness, making it a weeknight favorite. Adjust seasonings to taste—enjoy!