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How to Make Braised Pork, Potato, and Pepper Cubes

Braised Pork, Potato, and Pepper Cubes, or "酱爆三丁" in Chinese, is a savory and colorful home-style dish. Here’s a simple guide to making it:

Ingredients:

200g pork loin, cut into 1cm cubes; 1 potato, peeled and diced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp cooking wine; 2 tbsp oil; Salt to taste.

Steps:

1. Marinate the pork: In a bowl, mix pork cubes with 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp cooking wine, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 15 minutes.

2. Prep vegetables: Soak diced potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch; drain and pat dry. Chop bell pepper into uniform cubes.

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

4. Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, add garlic and stir until fragrant. Add potatoes and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden.

5. Combine and simmer: Return pork to the wok. Add bell pepper, remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and 1 tbsp water. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

6. Season and serve: Adjust salt to taste. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice.

This dish balances tender pork, starchy potatoes, and crisp peppers, all coated in a rich, umami-laden sauce. It’s quick, versatile, and perfect for weeknight dinners!