fried shredded pork with celery

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

Stir-fried celery with pork is a quick, delicious, and nutritious dish loved for its crisp texture and savory flavor. Here’s a simple yet comprehensive guide to perfecting it.

Ingredients:

- 300g pork tenderloin, thinly sliced

- 3-4 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch segments

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tsp oyster sauce

- 1/2 tsp sugar

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch (for tenderizing pork)

Steps:

1. Prepare the pork: Marinate the sliced pork with soy sauce, pepper, and cornstarch for 15 minutes to keep it tender.

2. Blanch celery (optional): For extra crispness, blanch celery segments in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain.

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, add minced garlic and stir until fragrant (10 seconds). Toss in celery (or blanched celery) and stir-fry for 1 minute.

5. Combine and season: Return pork to the wok. Add oyster sauce, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry everything together for 30 seconds until well-coated.

Serve hot with steamed rice. The key is high heat and quick cooking to preserve celery’s crunch and pork’s juiciness. Enjoy this healthy, restaurant-quality dish at home!