Q: Can I replace cured pork face with another type of meat in this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use bacon or ham as a substitute, though the flavor will be slightly different.
Q: How important is it to blanch the winter bamboo shoots?
A: Blanching the winter bamboo shoots is crucial as it removes any bitterness and softens them slightly, making them ready for stir-frying.
Q: Is it possible to make this dish less spicy?
A: Absolutely, you can reduce or omit the dried red chili to adjust the spiciness level to your preference.
Stir-Fried Cured Pork Face with Winter Bamboo Shoots
Notes
- Cured Pork Face: 300g
- Winter Bamboo Shoots: 400g
- Green Garlic: 2 stalks
- Dried Red Chili: 1
- Vegetable Oil: 20g
- Salt: 2g
- Light Soy Sauce: 20g
- A little water
- Cut the cured pork face into thick slices, about 5mm thick. Blanch the winter bamboo shoots and clean the green garlic.
- Chop the green garlic into small pieces and finely chop the dried red chili.
- Heat a pan with oil, and stir-fry the cured pork face over low heat until the fat becomes translucent.
- Add the winter bamboo shoots and stir-fry over medium heat.
- Add the white parts of green garlic, red chili, salt, and light soy sauce, and continue stir-frying.
- Add water in small amounts, until the bamboo shoots become slightly soft. Then, add the green garlic leaves, and stir-fry until they change color and the dish is ready to serve.
- Enjoy the fragrant, crisp, and tender stir-fried cured pork face with winter bamboo shoots.
- High in Protein
- Contains Essential Fats
- Rich in Vitamins from Green Garlic