Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2.5
servings
0.25 unit

Cabbage

Roughly chopped

150 g

Pork belly (boiled)

Sliced

0.5 unit

Red or green bell pepper

Roughly chopped

1 unit

Japanese leek

Sliced diagonally

0.5 knob

Minced ginger

Minced

1 clove

Minced garlic

Minced

1 tsp

Doubanjiang

2 tbsp

Tianmianjiang

1 tbsp

Sake

2 tsp

Soy sauce

1 tsp

Oyster sauce

0.5 tsp

Sugar

0.5 tsp

Chinese soup stock

1 unit

Sesame oil

1 unit

Pepper

1 unit

Katakuriko slurry

Step 1
~5 min

Roughly chop the cabbage, slice the leek diagonally, and cut the bell pepper in half and roughly chop.

Step 2
~5 min

Cut the boiled pork belly into 5 mm thick slices.

Step 3
~5 min

Parboil the cabbage in salted water and then drain. Alternatively, cook lightly in the microwave.

Step 4
~5 min

Cook the pepper in oil.

Step 5
~5 min

Heat some sesame oil in a wok and saute the minced ginger and minced garlic.

Step 6
~5 min

Add the sliced pork belly and pan-fry on medium-low heat until both sides are browned.

Step 7
~5 min

Add the doubanjiang and tianmianjiang and mix in well, ensuring the pan's surface is fragrant first before coating the pork.

Step 8
~5 min

Raise the heat to high and add the cooked bell pepper, sliced leek, and parboiled cabbage.

Step 9
~5 min

Stir-fry all the ingredients together.

Step 10
~5 min

Lastly, pour in the katakuriko slurry to thicken the sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Boil pork belly ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice.

Pairs well with a side of stir-fried greens.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed Rice
Stir-fried greens

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Sichuan, China

Cultural Significance

A classic dish representing Sichuan cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100