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How to Make Stir-Fried Diced Delight (San Ding)

Stir-Fried Diced Delight, or "San Ding," is a versatile and quick Chinese dish loved for its colorful mix of textures and flavors. Here’s a simple guide to making it at home.

Ingredients:

- 150g diced chicken, pork, or shrimp (protein choice)

- 1 carrot, 1 potato, 50g diced ham (or substitute with tofu for vegetarian)

- 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tbsp ginger (grated)

- 2 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, salt to taste

- 1 bell pepper (optional, for color), chopped green onions for garnish.

Steps:

1. Prep: Marinate protein with 1 tsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp cornstarch for 15 minutes. Dice all vegetables evenly for uniform cooking.

2. Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry protein until 70% done, then remove. Saute garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add carrots and potato first (they take longer to cook), stir-fry 2 minutes.

3. Combine: Return protein to the wok. Add ham, bell pepper, and remaining sauces (soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar). Toss everything quickly for 1-2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.

4. Finish: Season with salt, garnish with green onions, and serve hot with rice.

Tips: For extra flavor, add a splash of rice wine when stir-frying garlic. Adjust vegetables based on preference—mushrooms, peas, or corn work well too. This dish balances savory, slightly sweet notes and is ready in under 20 minutes!