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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Today, TasteVN will introduce you to a very delicious stir-fried dish that is incredibly simple to prepare. Let’s cook a stir-fried pork (pig meat) with honey leaves, which is super tasty and attractive for your meal!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Pork with Honey Leaves Serves 3 people
Pork 300 gr ( choose the belly part) Honey leaves 15 leaves Shallots 3 bulbs Garlic 2 cloves Lemon 1 fruit Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Salt a little Ground pepper 1 teaspoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pork
- To get fresh meat, you should choose pork that has bright colors such as light pink or light red, with white to slightly ivory fat, and the fat layer and lean meat should stick tightly together.
- When buying pork, you should press the meat with your finger to observe; if you see the meat fibers are even, firm, not mushy, with good elasticity, not leaking fluid or slimy, then you should choose it.
- You should not buy pieces of meat with strange colors, sour smells, leaking fluids, or being mushy because this meat has gone bad or has been frozen for a long time and is no longer good.
How to choose the right standard Moc Mat leaves
- You should choose Moc Mat leaves that are dark green, with a smooth, shiny surface on the top and a thin layer of fuzz on the back.
- Fresh Moc Mat leaves that are dark green will enhance the aroma and appeal of the dish when sautéed.
- Currently, Moc Mat leaves are widely sold. You can place an order through e-commerce websites or purchase them at specialty spice shops.
- The current market price of Moc Mat leaves ranges from 60,000 to 250,000 VND/kg.
How to prepare Stir-fried Pork with Moc Mat leaves
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Prepare the ingredients
When buying the meat, you should rinse it several times with clean water by dissolving a little salt and lemon into the water to ensure the meat is clean. Next, use a knife to slice the meat into thin pieces that are easy to eat.
Tips to eliminate the smell of pork- Method 1: You should put the meat in boiling water to blanch for about 3 minutes, then drain the water to eliminate the smell.
- Method 2: Soak the meat in diluted salt water, adding a few drops of alcohol or smashed ginger, and let it soak for about 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly several times.
- Method 3: You can also rub salt directly onto the piece of meat, let it sit for about 5 minutes, then rinse it thoroughly.
See details: Tips to eliminate the smell of porkThe honeycomb leaves should be soaked in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, then washed clean and cut into thin strips about 2 finger lengths long. Peel the red onion and garlic, then place them on a cutting board to crush and chop finely.
Next, add the meat and honeycomb leaves into a bowl to marinate with the minced garlic, chopped onion, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of ground pepper. Then wait for about 15 – 20 minutes for the meat to absorb the seasoning.
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Stir-fried pork with honeycomb leaves
First, place a pan on the stove, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan. Wait until the oil is hot, then continue to add the minced garlic and chopped red onion to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the marinated meat with honeycomb leaves into the pan and stir-fry together. While stir-frying the meat, keep the heat high and continuously stir so that the pork cooks evenly.
Continue to stir-fry for about 10 minutes, until the meat is firm and has a beautiful brown-yellow color, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The stir-fried pork with Moc Mat leaves has a natural sweetness and richness from the pork combined with the pleasant aroma of Moc Mat leaves, making it incredibly delicious.
This promises to be a dish that will make your family meal more enjoyable.
TasteVN hopes that with the shared recipe for stir-fried pork with Moc Mat leaves which is delicious and super attractive for meals, it will help you discover another delicious and nutritious dish to treat your family and friends. Wishing you success with the above recipe!
