Q: Can I use other greens instead of small bok choy for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use radish sprouts or similar greens as an alternative.
Q: Is it necessary to ferment the greens before cooking?
A: Yes, fermenting the greens for at least three days is essential for achieving the desired sour taste in the dish.
Q: How long can the fermented greens be stored?
A: Properly sealed in a refrigerator, they can last for about 10-20 days.
Q: Can I adjust the spiciness of the dish?
A: Absolutely, feel free to adjust the level of spiciness to your liking for enhanced flavor.
Q: Is this dish suitable for a weight loss diet?
A: While it’s a home-style dish, moderation is key, especially because of the pork belly, which is high in fat.
Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Pickled Vegetables
Notes
Ingredients:
- Small bok choy, as needed
- One piece of pork belly
- 3g garlic
- 3g ginger
- 2 scallions
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1/4 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons oyster sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Chicken powder, to taste
- Regularly visit the countryside to pick fresh greens, choosing small ones for stir-frying.
- Wash the greens thoroughly to remove dirt.
- Blanch the greens in boiling salted water for 30-40 seconds, then remove and cool down.
- Place the cooled greens in a container, add water, and press with a weight. Add white vinegar for extra sourness, if desired.
- After fermenting for at least three days, drain and chop the greens.
- Dry-fry the chopped greens in a pan to remove excess moisture.
- Cut the pork belly into small dices, mince garlic and ginger, and chop the white parts of the scallions.
- Slowly fry the pork belly on low heat until slightly crisp, then add garlic, ginger, scallion segments, and dry chili flakes, and continue frying until fragrant.
- Add a tablespoon of light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a quarter tablespoon of dark soy sauce, with a pinch of sugar.
- Stir in the pickled greens and cook for a few minutes. Season with light soy sauce, a touch of oyster sauce, salt, and chicken powder.
- Add scallion segments just before removing from heat.
- Remember, other greens like radish sprouts can also be used in this recipe.
- High in protein and fat, especially from pork belly.
- Contains vitamins and minerals from greens.
- Caloric content is moderate but varies based on portion size and additional ingredients.
