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Yan Jian Rou (Chili Pork)

A home-style Yan Jian Rou (Chili Pork) made with Light Soy Sauce, Rice Wine Or Dry Sherry, Sesame Oil, Peanut Oil, and Garlic. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 3 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   CUT THE PORK into 3-inch thin slices and combine with the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine, salt and sesame oil.

2. 2

   Cut the chiles in half lengthwise and seed them.

3. 3

   Heat a wok or large saute pan until it is hot.

4. 4

   Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of peanut oil and the pork, and stir-fry for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Remove the pork with a slotted spoon.

6. 6

   Reheat the wok and add the remaining oil.

7. 7

   When it is very hot, add the fresh chiles, garlic, chili powder or cayenne and peppercorns, and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

8. 8

   Then add the water, 1 tablespoon rice wine, soy sauce and sugar, and cook for another 30 seconds.

9. 9

   Return the meat to the wok and heat through.

10. 10

    Give the mixture several good stirs, turn onto a platter, and serve.