How to Make Delicious Dry Pot Cauliflower at Home?

Q: Can I use different types of meat instead of pork belly?
A: Yes, you can substitute with beef slices or chicken for a different flavor.

Q: Is it necessary to use both light and dark soy sauce?
A: Both are recommended for a balance of flavor, but you can adjust according to taste.

Q: How do I know when the cauliflower is cooked perfectly?
A: The cauliflower should be slightly crunchy but cooked through. It usually takes a few minutes of stir-frying.

Dry Pot Cauliflower (干锅花菜)

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Ingredients:

• Cauliflower, 450g
• Pork belly, 200g
• Onion slices, 3-4
• Green and red chili peppers, to taste
• Garlic cloves, 3-4
• Dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
• Light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
• Broad bean paste (豆瓣酱), 1 tablespoon
• Salt, 10g
• White sugar, ½ tablespoon
• Chicken powder, 1 tablespoon
• Cooking oil, a small amount

Instructions:

1. Fry pork belly slices until the fat is rendered.
2. Add Sichuan peppercorns, dried chilies, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of broad bean paste; stir-fry until the oil turns red.
3. Stir in the cauliflower until it's slightly cooked.
4. Add 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, a suitable amount of salt, and a little white sugar.
5. Add onion slices and green and red chili peppers, stir-fry, and then season with 1 teaspoon of chicken powder before taking off the heat.

Nutrition:

• Rich in Vitamins C and K (from cauliflower)
• Source of protein (from pork)
• Contains beneficial antioxidants (from garlic and peppers)