Spicy & Sweet Stir-fried Pork with Bean Sprouts
A Delicious Side Dish: Stir-fried Pork with Bean Sprouts
Tender, savory pork combined with crisp bean sprouts, all coated in a delightful spicy and sweet sauce. This dish is a must-try and perfect for any meal!
Main Ingredients
- Pork shoulder (apri-ri-sal) 300g (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Bean sprouts 200g (rinsed under cold water and drained)
- Onion 1/2 (thinly sliced)
- Green onion 1/4 (chopped)
- Garlic 1 clove (thinly sliced)
Seasoning
- Mihyang (or cooking wine) 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce 2 Tbsp
- Black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds to taste
- Mihyang (or cooking wine) 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce 2 Tbsp
- Black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 300g of fresh pork shoulder (apri-ri-sal), cut into bite-sized pieces. Gently pat the pork dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the pork with 1 Tbsp Mihyang (or cooking wine), 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, and 2 Tbsp soy sauce. Mix gently with your hands until well combined, and let it marinate for 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to penetrate the meat.
Step 3
Rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly under cold water and drain well. Thinly slice the onion. Chop the green onion and thinly slice the garlic.
Step 4
Heat about 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 5
Push the onions and garlic to the side of the pan. Add the marinated pork to the center and stir-fry over high heat until it’s golden brown and cooked through. Make sure to break up the pork as it cooks so it doesn’t clump together.
Step 6
Once the pork is almost fully cooked, use a chopstick or spatula to cut it into smaller, bite-sized pieces if necessary. This makes it easier to eat and helps the sauce adhere better.
Step 7
Add the prepared bean sprouts and chopped green onions to the pan. Pour in 2 Tbsp of oyster sauce and stir-fry quickly over high heat for about 1-2 minutes. The key here is to keep the bean sprouts crisp – avoid overcooking them, as they can become mushy.
Step 8
Finally, drizzle in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and a pinch of black pepper. Give it a final toss to combine. Transfer the delicious stir-fried pork and bean sprouts to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds for an extra nutty flavor. Enjoy this delightful dish with a bowl of hot rice!
