Super Easy Chinese Stir Fry Pork w/ Ginger & Spring Onion Recipe 姜葱猪肉 Chinese Pork Recipe

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

Marinate the pork with baking soda, dark soy sauce, ginger, and cornstarch; mix well and set aside.

Heat a wok and add 1 tbsp of oil, swirling it around.

Add shredded ginger to the hot oil and stir until fragrant.

Add chopped garlic and the thicker parts of the spring onion; stir until they start to brown.

Add the marinated pork to the wok, adding more oil if necessary to prevent sticking.

Stir-fry the pork until browned, then add dark soy sauce and oyster sauce; mix well.

Pour in 1 cup of water for gravy; adjust the amount of water for desired gravy thickness.

Add the remaining spring onion and sugar; stir to combine.

If a thicker sauce is desired, add a cornstarch solution to the mixture.

Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and Chinese cooking wine for aroma.

Cooking Techniques

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