Ingredients and Weight:
- Pork shoulder, thinly sliced: 500 grams
- Hoisin sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Fresh green beans: 150 grams
- Red bell peppers: 2 medium
- Garlic, minced: 2 cloves
- Oil for cooking: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (optional)
- White sugar: 1 tablespoon (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 20 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large wok or frying pan, heat the oil on high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and let it sizzle for a minute.
- Throw in the pork slices and stir fry until they start to turn white.
- Add the hoisin sauce, salt, and sugar, and continue to stir fry until the pork is fully cooked and the sauce is absorbed.
- Add the thinly sliced red bell peppers and green beans, and stir fry for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on the given ingredients)
- Calories: Depending on the exact ingredients used, the calorie count will vary. A rough estimate would be around 400-500 calories per serving.
- Protein: From pork.
- Fat: From cooking oil and pork.
- Carbohydrates: From vegetables and a small amount of sugar in the hoisin sauce.
Dish Characteristics:
- This dish combines the flavors of sweet, spicy, and salty, with the unique flavor of Hoisin sauce.
- The combination of pork and fresh vegetables makes it both hearty and refreshing.
- It is a quick and easy dish to prepare, yet tastes like it has been cooking for hours.
User Comments:
- "This dish was amazing! The flavors were perfect together."
- "I loved the sweet and spicy combination. Will definitely make this again."
- "The dish was very tasty, but I found the green beans to be a bit overcooked. Next time, I'll cook them for a shorter duration."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure to slice the pork very thinly to ensure even cooking and a better texture.
- Adjust the amount of hoisin sauce, salt, and sugar according to your taste.
- If you want to add more vegetables, feel free to do so, but make sure they are cut into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
