fried pork with loofah

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

Stir-fried loofah with pork is a simple, delicious, and nutritious dish popular in Asian cuisine. Here’s a step-by-step guide to perfecting it.

Ingredients: 300g fresh loofah (peeled and cut into 1cm thick slices), 200g pork loin (thinly sliced and marinated with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp starch, and a pinch of pepper), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 chili (sliced, optional), 2 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, and a pinch of sugar.

Instructions:

1. Prep the loofah: Soak the sliced loofah in salted water for 10 minutes to remove bitterness, then rinse and drain.

2. Cook the pork: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the pork until golden, then remove and set aside.

3. Stir-fry aromatics: Add garlic and chili to the wok, stir-frying until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

4. Combine ingredients: Return the pork to the wok, add loofah slices, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the loofah softens.

5. Season: Drizzle in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a pinch of sugar. Toss everything evenly and cook for 1 more minute.

Tips: For extra flavor, dash with a few drops of sesame oil before serving. Serve hot with steamed rice. This dish balances the loofah’s mildness and the pork’s richness, making it a comforting meal any day!