Stir-fried Bell Peppers with Minced Pork and Miso

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the bell peppers: press the stem down with your thumb, cut them in half, remove the stem and seeds, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
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2. 2
   Prepare the onion: cut it into approximately four pieces, then chop into bite-sized chunks.
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   Prepare the ginger: peel it and mince finely.
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   Prepare the garlic: remove the germ (which can taste bitter and burn easily), then mince finely.
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   Combine seasonings: mix the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar together until well blended.
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   Heat sesame oil in a pan, add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant.
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   Add the ground pork and onion, stir-frying together until the meat is partially cooked.
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   Add the doubanjiang and stir-fry together until the meat is cooked through.
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   Add the bell peppers and toss quickly to combine, stir-frying for about 30 to 40 seconds.
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    Pour the miso sauce mixture over the ingredients and stir-fry for about 1 minute until everything is well coated with sauce and the peppers are vibrant in color.
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