stir-fried pork with cabbage

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

Stir-fried pork with pickled cabbage is a beloved dish, prized for its perfect blend of savory, tangy, and umami flavors. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients:

- 200g pork loin, thinly sliced

- 300g pickled cabbage, rinsed and drained

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp ginger, grated

- 1 green chili, sliced (optional)

- 2 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 tbsp light soy sauce

- ½ tsp sugar

- 1 tsp sesame oil

- A pinch of white pepper

Steps:

1. Prepare the pork: Marinate the sliced pork with 1 tsp soy sauce, ½ tsp starch, and a dash of white pepper for 10 minutes to tenderize.

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

3. Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, stir-fry garlic, ginger, and chili until fragrant.

4. Cook the pickled cabbage: Add the drained pickled cabbage, stir-fry for 2–3 minutes to reduce sourness.

5. Combine and season: Return pork to the wok. Add soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Toss everything evenly for 1 minute.

Serving Tip: Enjoy this dish hot with steamed rice—it’s a comforting meal that balances richness and acidity effortlessly! Adjust the amount of pickled cabbage to suit your taste for tanginess.