Crispy Pork with Snow Peas

Name: Crispy Pork with Snow Peas
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 200g, thinly sliced Crispy pork belly; 150g, trimmed Snow peas; 2 stalks, cut into diagonal pieces Green onions; 1 inch, finely sliced Ginger; 2 cloves, minced Garlic; 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon Light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce; a pinch Sugar; to taste Salt

A beloved stir-fry that pairs tender, golden crispy pork slices with bright, crisp snow peas. The savory pork bursts with flavor while the snow peas add a refreshing crunch. This quick and satisfying dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.

25 min

Easy

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Story

This classic Cantonese dish showcases the beautiful contrast between rich, crispy pork and the delicate, snappy snow peas. The key is cooking the peas just enough to retain their vibrant color and satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

Crispy pork belly 200g, thinly sliced

Snow peas 150g, trimmed

Green onions 2 stalks, cut into diagonal pieces

Ginger 1 inch, finely sliced

Garlic 2 cloves, minced

Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons

Light soy sauce 1 tablespoon

Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon

Sugar a pinch

Salt to taste

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients

Slice the crispy pork into thin, uniform pieces. Trim the snow peas and remove any tough strings along the edges. Cut the green onions into diagonal pieces about 2 inches long. Finely slice the ginger and mince the garlic, keeping them separate.

Blanch the snow peas

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil. Drop in the snow peas and cook for exactly 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green but still retain their crisp texture. Immediately drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.

Stir-fry the pork

Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ginger and garlic, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the pork slices and cook for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the edges turn golden and crispy.

Combine and season

Add the blanched snow peas to the wok. Toss everything together for about 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a pinch of sugar. Stir-fry for another minute until all ingredients are well coated and heated through. Season with salt to taste.