Recipe of Yuxiang Rousi

Ingredients

• 250g thinly sliced pork
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon chili bean paste (Doubanjiang)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, marinate the sliced pork with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and set it aside.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until it turns opaque, about 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the julienned carrot and sliced bell peppers. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

5. 5

   Push the pork and vegetables to the sides of the wok, creating a well in the center. Add the chili bean paste and stir-fry for a minute to release its flavor.

6. 6

   Mix the chili bean paste with the pork and vegetables, then add the sugar and mix well.

7. 7

   Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and let it come to a simmer. Allow it to cook for another 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Thicken the sauce with the cornstarch mixture, stirring until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

9. 9

   Serve your Yuxiang Rousi hot, garnished with sliced green onions. Enjoy!