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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Pork is a familiar food in Vietnamese families’ kitchens. It can be used to prepare a variety of diverse and rich dishes, among which the stir-fried ginger pork is fragrant, flavorful, and irresistible. Today we will together go to the kitchen to make this stir-fried dish!
Ingredients for Stir-Fried Ginger Pork Serves 4
Pork 300 gr (pork shoulder or a mix of lean and fatty) Ginger 2 pieces Molasses 2 tablespoons (or granulated sugar) White wine 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (Salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pork
- To make the best dish, you should prioritize buying pork shoulder because this type of meat has a balanced ratio of lean and fatty parts and is tender.
- You should choose fresh pork pieces that have a bright color, the desirable meat color will be light pink or light red, and the fat should be translucent white with a slight ivory hue.
- Good meat will have a characteristic aroma when sniffed, this smell is not unpleasant and does not have a strong fishy odor.
- Using your hand to press on the piece of meat, if it feels firm and returns to its original shape after you remove your hand, with no indentations on the surface, that is fresh meat.
- Avoid buying pieces of meat that are mushy, slimy, or have a foul odor, as these are signs of poor-quality meat that may be contaminated.
How to choose quality, fragrant ginger
- You should buy ginger roots that have tight, shiny skin, feel heavy in hand, and have a firm texture.
- Choose ginger roots that are intact, and when sniffed, have the characteristic aroma of ginger.
- Avoid buying ginger roots that show signs of spoilage; when held, they should not feel mushy (some parts hard, some soft).
- Avoid buying ginger roots with too many branches, as these are older ginger with a lot of fibers, which will not be delicious when cooked.
How to prepare Ginger Stir-fried Pork
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the ginger, crush 1 piece and chop it finely to marinate the meat, while the remaining piece should be cut into thin strips.
To eliminate the odor from the pork, rub the meat thoroughly with 1 spoon of salt for about 5 minutes, then wash it clean and slice it thinly for easy eating, then use a cloth to pat the meat dry.
Effective tips to eliminate the smell from pork- Method 1: First, you can blanch the pork in boiling water over high heat for about 3 – 5 minutes, then wash it clean, let it drain, and start cooking.
- Method 2: To effectively eliminate the smell, you can soak the pork in diluted saltwater mixed with a little white wine for about 5 – 10 minutes!
- Method 3: You can also add a few stalks of lemongrass to boiling water to blanch the pork for about 5 minutes, then remove it, wash it clean before cooking!
See details: Effective tips to eliminate the smell from pork
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Marinate the pork
After slicing the pork thin and drying it, place it in a large bowl to marinate with spices. Add minced ginger, 2 tablespoons of white wine, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, and 2 tablespoons of molasses, and mix well.
Then, place the meat in the refrigerator refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the meat to fully absorb the spices.
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Stir-fried pork with ginger
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pan and turn on medium heat, when the oil is hot, add the sliced ginger and sauté until fragrant.
After about 3 minutes, add the marinated meat and stir well until the meat is firm, then cover the pan for about 5 minutes to cook the meat thoroughly.
Finally, uncover and stir for another 2 minutes, when the water in the pan starts to evaporate, season to taste, then turn off the heat and place the meat on a plate.
Note: You should not let the water evaporate too much or stir-fry it too dry because this dish is best enjoyed with a little sauce.
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Final Product
Stir-fried pork with ginger has an eye-catching color that is extremely attractive, with a fragrant aroma that is very enticing. The tender pieces of meat infused with strong flavors blend perfectly with ginger, enhancing the dish’s taste.
When eating this dish, you should enjoy it with fresh vegetables and hot rice for the perfect combination. Make sure to save the recipe to showcase your cooking skills!
So just with a few simple steps, you have completed the delicious and flavorful stir-fried pork with ginger to change the flavor for your family meal. TasteVN wishes you success in making this dish and enjoying it thoroughly with your loved ones!
