Braised Pork Chop with Bamboo Fungus and Shiitake Mushroom
Bamboo Fungus and Shiitake Braised Pork Chop (竹荪香菇烧大排) is a Chinese recipe featuring pork chop, bamboo fungus, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, and garlic.
Ingredients
pork chop
to taste
bamboo fungus
to taste
shiitake mushroom
to taste
ginger
to taste
garlic
to taste
star anise
to taste
cinnamon stick
to taste
bay leaf
to taste
dried chili pepper
to taste
rock sugar
to taste
cornstarch
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Rinse the pork chops and pat dry.
2
Step 2
Coat both sides with cornstarch, then use a meat mallet to tenderize and flatten the meat.
3
Step 3
Deep fry in hot oil over high heat until the meat holds its shape, then remove and set aside.
4
Step 4
Cut into small pieces.
5
Step 5
Prepare the ginger, garlic, dried chili pepper, cinnamon stick, star anise, and bay leaf.
6
Step 6
Rinse the shiitake mushrooms, then soak in warm water until rehydrated.
7
Step 7
Soak the bamboo fungus in water.
8
Step 8
Add the pork chops, shiitake mushrooms, and all aromatics to a pot. Pour in water, the shiitake soaking liquid, cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and rock sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
9
Step 9
Add the bamboo fungus, season with salt to taste, then continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
10
Step 10
The finished dish is fragrant, crispy, and tender.
