Qingjiao Rousi (Bell Peppers and Meat Stir-Fry)

[zhemao]

This is another classic Chinese dish that you may have had in a restaurant before. It's usually made with beef, but I'm going to substitute pork in this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 bell pepper


• Half an onion


• Pork


• 2 slices of ginger


• Salt


• Sugar


• Garlic powder


• Black pepper


• Soy sauce


• Rice wine


• Starch (tapioca starch or cornstarch work fine)


• Scallions

Directions:

1. Cut the pork into thin strips


2. Sprinkle on the salt, garlic, and pepper and mix to coat evenly


3. Put the pork in a sealable container; add some rice wine and soy sauce and mix


4. Put the pork in the fridge to marinate for 15-30 min


5. Cut the onions and bell pepper into long, thin slices


6. Add a tablespoon of oil to the pan and stir fry the vegetables on high heat


7. Once the onions start to brown and the oil has been absorbed, turn off the range and take the vegetables out of the pan


8. Take the pork out of the fridge and coat it in starch. This will help give the surface of the pork a fluffy texture and lock in the flavor


9. Turn the range to medium high, add a tablespoon of oil


10. Add the ginger slices and pork; stir fry until the pork has changed color


11. Add vegetables, water, sugar, and a bit more soy sauce for color


12. Turn the heat to medium low, cover, and let it simmer until cooked


13. Uncover, add the scallions, stir, and turn off the range

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