fry shredded pork with garlic sprouts

How to Stir-Fry Shredded Pork with Garlic Sprouts

Stir-fried shredded pork with garlic sprouts is a quick, flavorful dish loved for its tender meat and crisp, aromatic greens. Here’s a simple guide to making it at home.

Ingredients: 200g pork loin (thinly sliced), 200g garlic sprouts (cleaned and cut into 3-inch segments), 2 tbsp cooking oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, ½ tsp sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch (marinade), and a pinch of salt.

Steps:

1. Marinate the pork: In a bowl, mix sliced pork with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and 1 tbsp oil. Let it sit for 15 minutes to tenderize.

2. Prep the greens: Rinse garlic sprouts and pat dry. Trim the root ends if tough.

3. Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant (10 seconds). Toss in marinated pork and stir-fry until no longer pink (2–3 minutes). Push pork to one side.

4. Combine: Add garlic sprouts to the wok. Stir-fry with pork for 1–2 minutes until sprouts are crisp-tender. Season with a pinch of salt if needed.

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

Tips: For extra flavor, a dash of sesame oil or chili flakes can be added. Overcooking garlic sprouts will make them mushy, so keep stir-frying time short. This versatile dish balances savory, fresh, and slightly sweet notes, perfect for weeknight dinners!