Follow these steps for perfect results
Cabbage
Roughly chopped
Pork belly (boiled)
Sliced
Red or green bell pepper
Roughly chopped
Japanese leek
Sliced diagonally
Minced ginger
Minced
Minced garlic
Minced
Doubanjiang
Tianmianjiang
Sake
Soy sauce
Oyster sauce
Sugar
Chinese soup stock
Sesame oil
Pepper
Katakuriko slurry
Roughly chop the cabbage, slice the leek diagonally, and cut the bell pepper in half and roughly chop.
Cut the boiled pork belly into 5 mm thick slices.
Parboil the cabbage in salted water and then drain. Alternatively, cook lightly in the microwave.
Cook the pepper in oil.
Heat some sesame oil in a wok and saute the minced ginger and minced garlic.
Add the sliced pork belly and pan-fry on medium-low heat until both sides are browned.
Add the doubanjiang and tianmianjiang and mix in well, ensuring the pan's surface is fragrant first before coating the pork.
Raise the heat to high and add the cooked bell pepper, sliced leek, and parboiled cabbage.
Stir-fry all the ingredients together.
Lastly, pour in the katakuriko slurry to thicken the sauce.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of doubanjiang based on your spice preference.
Blanching the pork before boiling can reduce excess fat.
Ensure wok is very hot before stir-frying for best results.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Boil pork belly ahead of time.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Serve with steamed rice.
Pairs well with a side of stir-fried greens.
Offers acidity to cut through the richness.
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A classic dish representing Sichuan cuisine.
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