Nyonya Jiu Hu Char Recipe (Stir Fry Jicama with Cuttlefish)

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🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken is more affordable.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar flavor profile with less sodium.

Marinate pork belly with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, and a few dashes of white pepper.

Rinse and soak Chinese mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes.

Rinse and soak dried shredded cuttlefish for 5 minutes.

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat.

Add 7 thinly sliced shallots and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.

Add marinated pork belly and stir-fry until cooked through.

Add rinsed mushrooms, soaked cuttlefish, jicama, and carrot, stir-frying until tender.

Stir in 2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, salt, and white pepper to taste.

Add 1/2 cup water and cook until the mixture is well combined and heated through.

Serve hot with green leaf lettuce and garnish with spring onion and fried shallots if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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