fried pork with celery

How to Make Stir-Fried Celery with Pork: A Complete Guide

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

Ingredients:

- 200g pork loin, thinly sliced

- 3-4 celery stalks, sliced diagonally

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tsp oyster sauce

- 1/2 tsp sugar

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

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

2. Prep vegetables: Wash and slice celery into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic.

3. Cook the pork: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry pork for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

4. Stir-fry celery: Add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add celery. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes to retain crispness.

5. Combine and season: Return pork to the wok. Add oyster sauce, sugar, and remaining soy sauce. Toss everything together for 1 minute. Adjust salt to taste.

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

Tips: For extra flavor, blanch celery in boiling water for 30 seconds before stir-frying. Always cook over high heat to keep the vegetables crunchy. This versatile dish balances protein and veggies, making it a weeknight favorite.