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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
When mentioning shallots, everyone probably thinks of the pickled shallots for the Tet holiday. However, shallots can be transformed into many other delicious and unique dishes in daily life. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN to make the unique stir-fried dish – stir-fried shallots with pork!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Shallots with Mixed Pork Serves 4
Shallots 200 gr Pork 200 gr Broccoli 100 gr Chives 100 gr Straw mushrooms 100 gr Carrot 1 piece Celery 5 stalks Red onion 1 piece (finely chopped) Garlic 3 cloves (finely chopped) Soy sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (sugar/ seasoning powder/ salt)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pork
- Choose pork that has a light pink or light red color, with fat that is slightly off-white and translucent. Additionally, you should select meat that has a bit of fat or a mix of fat and lean, so that it does not become greasy from too much fat or dry from too much lean.
- Fresh pork will feel firm to the touch, and after pressing, it should return to its original shape without any dents on the surface.
- Avoid choosing meat that is pale, has a foul smell, or is slimy, as these indicate meat that is spoiled or not fresh.
See details: How to choose quality fresh pork
How to choose good pickled onions
- Choose pickled onions that have a shiny, plump skin and are intact. Opt for onions that are of moderate size.
- Good pickled onions will have white skin, bright color, and a slightly pungent smell when sniffed.
- Avoid buying pickled onions that are bruised, have soft or mushy skin, as these are old or spoiled onions.
See details: How to choose fresh, crunchy pickled onions
How to choose good straw mushrooms
- Good straw mushrooms will feel slightly firm when gently squeezed, with a slightly round or cylindrical shape.
- You should prioritize buying black or gray straw mushrooms as they are tastier than the white ones.
- Avoid choosing mushrooms that have a foul smell, are discolored, feel soft and mushy, or are overly large, as these are often old mushrooms that will lose their taste when cooked.
See details: How to choose good straw mushrooms
How to prepare Stir-fried Pickled Onions with Mixed Pork
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Prepare and marinate the pork
After buying 200g of pork, soak the meat in diluted salt water for about 3 – 5 minutes to disinfect, then rinse with water, let it drain, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Gradually add 1 spoon of sugar, 1 spoon of seasoning powder, and 1 spoon of soy sauce into a bowl containing the pork. Then add minced shallots, mix well, and marinate for 5 – 10 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
First, wash 100g of straw mushrooms and cut them in half. Next, wash 100g of broccoli with water, then drain and cut into small, bite-sized pieces.
Then, trim off the old roots of 100g of chives, keeping the tender parts, and use a knife to cut them into small pieces.
Next, soak 200g of pickled onions in diluted salt water for about half an hour to clean and whiten the roots; any old roots can be trimmed off. Then use a knife to cut the pickled onions into 2 – 3 smaller pieces.
Wash a carrot, peel it, and cut it into long, thin slices.
Finally, after preparing 5 stalks of celery, remove some of the old leaves and wilted leaves. Then, wash the vegetables thoroughly, place them in a basket to drain, and cut them into short pieces about the length of a pinky finger.
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Stir-frying pickled scallions and ingredients
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, then add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and a bit of garlic, sautéing until fragrant. When the garlic turns golden and fragrant, add the pork to the pan and stir-fry evenly.
Season with an additional 1 teaspoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of seasoning salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Continue to stir-fry the meat for about 5 – 7 minutes until it is about 70% cooked.
When the meat is slightly tender, add the carrots and straw mushrooms to the pan, stirring for 2 – 3 minutes.
Next, add the broccoli stems and use chopsticks to stir briefly. After that, add the scallion flowers and pickled scallions to the pan, continuing to stir for about 5 minutes.
Finally, add the celery, stir-frying for 1 – 2 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference before turning off the heat.
Tip: To prevent the dish from becoming dry, you can add a little water while stir-frying!
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Final Product
Stir-fried pickled onions with assorted pork will have an irresistible aroma, with each slice of tender meat seasoned just right, and the pickled onions being soft, sweet, and refreshing.
This dish can be dipped in soy sauce or enjoyed with white rice for a delightful experience.
With easily found ingredients and a simple recipe, you can easily make the delicious and appealing stir-fried pork with pickled onions at home, which is incredibly tasty and perfect for yourself and your family! Wishing you success in your cooking!
