Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
150 g

Pork thigh

cubed

1 unit

Onion

chopped

1 unit

Green pepper

chopped

0.5 unit

Carrot

sliced

0.33 unit

Eggplant

cubed

0.5 tsp

Salt

1 pinch

White pepper

2 tbsp

Apple and cranberry chutney

20 ml

White wine

1 tbsp

Tomato paste

1 tbsp

Oyster sauce

50 ml

Water

0.5 unit

Chinese chicken stock granule

1 tbsp

Olive oil

1 handful

Cashew nuts

Step 1
~3 min

Chop the onion, carrot, green pepper, and pork into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Sauté the onion until softened.

Step 4
~3 min

Add the carrot and green pepper and continue frying for a few minutes.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the pork and stir-fry until browned.

Step 6
~3 min

Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 7
~3 min

Pour in water and bring to a simmer.

Step 8
~3 min

Add apple and cranberry chutney, wine, tomato paste, oyster sauce, and chicken stock granule (or soup stock).

Step 9
~3 min

Combine all ingredients well and simmer over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 10
~3 min

Serve hot over rice.

Step 11
~3 min

If desired, thicken the sauce with a teaspoon of flour (added before frying pork) or katakuriko slurry (cornstarch and water) at the end.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chutney to your preferred level of sweetness and sourness.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Serve with steamed broccoli or other vegetables for a complete meal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with white rice or brown rice.

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Egg rolls
Spring rolls
Wonton soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Asia

Cultural Significance

Popularized by Chinese restaurants worldwide

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weekday Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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