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Pork shoulder
Block
Cabbage
Torn
Green pepper
Chopped
Japanese leek
Sliced
Garlic
Minced
Ginger
Minced
Doubanjiang
Douchi
Chopped
Sesame oil
Tianmianjiang
Soy sauce
Oyster sauce
Shaoxing wine
Sichuan pepper
Kernels
Japanese leek
Green part
Garlic
Vegetable oil
Salt
Rub the pork shoulder with 3% salt.
Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least half a day.
Remove wrap and boil the pork in lukewarm water, skimming off any scum.
Rinse pork when it boils.
Change the water, add pork, green leek parts, and garlic.
Simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
Cool pork in the pot after boiling.
Cut into bite-sized, thin slices (5-10mm).
Finely chop 10 Sichuan peppercorns.
Crush and chop the douchi beans.
Tear cabbage leaves and slice the core.
Chop the green pepper after removing seeds.
Mince the garlic and ginger; prepare the doubanjiang.
Combine sauce ingredients.
Steam the green pepper and cabbage in boiling, salted water for 10-15 seconds and drain.
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.
Cook doubanjiang, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
Add leek and quickly add the sauce.
Stir-fry for 100 seconds, then add cabbage.
Cook for another 20 seconds.
Finish with sesame oil and serve.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of doubanjiang to control the spiciness.
Blanching the vegetables helps them retain their color and texture.
Serve with steamed rice.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Pork can be boiled and sliced a day in advance.
Arrange the pork slices attractively on a plate, garnished with fresh cilantro or scallions.
Serve with steamed rice
Offer a side of pickled vegetables
Helps to cool the palate from the spice.
Its acidity complements the dish's richness.
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A classic dish representing Sichuan cuisine's bold flavors.
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