How to Make Sichuan Pork Stir-Fry - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of spicy and flavorful Chinese cuisine, then Sichuan Pork Stir-Fry is the perfect dish for you. This classic Sichuan dish is known for its bold and aromatic flavors, thanks to the liberal use of Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, and ginger. It's a stir-fry dish that's quick and easy to make, yet packs a punch in terms of taste.

Originating from the Sichuan province in southwest China, Sichuan Pork Stir-Fry is a prime example of the region's famous cuisine. Sichuan cuisine i...

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Ingredients

  • 6 leaves stem lettuce (celtuce), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ pound lean pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine (sake)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 3 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled red chile peppers
  • 2 teaspoons chili bean sauce ((toban djan), such as Lee Kum Kee®)
  • 3 spring onions, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine stem lettuce and pinch of salt in another bowl.
  • Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir into a smooth paste.
  • Transfer half of the cornstarch paste into a larger bowl. Add pork, rice wine, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well and let marinate, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk remaining cornstarch paste, chicken stock, soy sauce, black vinegar, and sugar in another bowl to make sauce.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add pork with marinade; cook and stir until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in pickled chile peppers and chili bean sauce; cook until oil turns red, about 1 minute. Add spring onions, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lettuce; saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in sauce and toss until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 1095mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 465mg