cooked shredded pork with soy sauce

How to Make Perfect Shao Rou Si: A Step-by-Step Guide

Shao Rou Si, a classic Chinese stir-fry, is beloved for its tender pork, savory-sweet sauce, and crisp vegetables. Here’s a detailed guide to recreate this dish at home.

Ingredients:

- 300g pork tenderloin, sliced into thin strips

- 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp cornstarch (for marinating)

- 3 tbsp vegetable oil

- 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced

- 1 bell pepper, julienned; 1 carrot, julienned

- 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 100ml water (for sauce)

- Sesame seeds, chopped green onions (for garnish)

Steps:

1. Marinate the pork: In a bowl, mix pork strips with 2 tbsp soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Let sit for 15 minutes.

2. Prepare the sauce: Combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and water in a small bowl; set aside.

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 ginger and garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add bell pepper and carrot; cook for 1 minute.

5. Combine: Return pork to the wok. Pour the sauce over and toss everything together until heated through (1-2 minutes).

6. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy with steamed rice!

Tips: For extra flavor, use dark soy sauce for color. Adjust sugar to your preferred sweetness. Serve immediately for the best texture!