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Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry

Name: Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 340 g pork, thinly sliced; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp white pepper; 1½ tsp dark soy sauce; 1½ tbsp cornstarch; 1½ tbsp Chinese cooking wine; 1 egg white; 1½ tbsp cooking oil; 340 g broccoli; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1½ tbsp pork lard; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 3 Thai bird's eye chilies; 1½ tbsp light soy sauce; ½ tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp hoisin sauce; 1 tsp cornstarch; 60 ml water; 2 tsp roasted sesame seeds

⏱ 40 min🍽 Serves 2

A comforting homestyle pork and broccoli dish that may not look fancy but has stood the test of time because it is simple, healthy, delicious, and budget-friendly. The velveting technique keeps the pork tender and juicy, while a special toasting method gives the broccoli a lovely smoky flavor.

High-proteinLow-cal

Adapted from a video by Souped Up Recipes

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Ingredients

pork, thinly sliced340 g
saltfor marinating pork¼ tsp
white pepper¼ tsp
dark soy sauce1½ tsp
cornstarchfor marinating pork1½ tbsp
Chinese cooking wine1½ tbsp
egg white1
cooking oilto separate the meat slices1½ tbsp

Steps

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1
Slice the pork into ⅛-inch thick pieces.
2
Season the pork with salt, white pepper, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, Chinese cooking wine, and egg white in a bowl. Mix roughly, then massage the meat for about 5 minutes until the slices become sticky. This velveting technique creates a protective starch layer around the meat fibers, keeping them tender and juicy.
3
Drizzle generously with oil and mix to separate the meat slices for easier stir-frying later. Set aside.
4
Cut the broccoli into florets.
5
Fill a large bowl with 2 liters of water and add 2 tsp salt and 2 tsp baking soda. Add broccoli and stir until dissolved, then soak for 10–15 minutes. The alkaline baking soda breaks down acidic pesticides. This works for other vegetables too.
6
While soaking the broccoli, prepare the stir fry sauce: mix light soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and water. Combine well and set aside.
7
Rinse the florets thoroughly and drain well.
8
Drizzle the broccoli with vegetable oil and coat well. Heat the wok to medium, spread the broccoli in it, and toast for 3–4 minutes until slightly charred, stirring occasionally. This method gives a lovely smoky flavor. Remove and set aside.
9
Clean the wok to remove any residue.
10
Turn heat to high and preheat the wok until smoking hot. For countryside style, use pork lard; otherwise vegetable oil works.
11
Carefully add the pork and quickly loosen the slices.
12
When the pork is mostly cooked, add the diced Thai bird's eye chilies and minced garlic. Stir until fragrant. (If you prefer less heat, substitute bell pepper.)
13
Return the broccoli to the wok and toss everything together.
14
Pour in the sauce and continue stirring until thickened. Done!

Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry

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