Dried Mustard Greens with Savory Minced Pork

Name: Dried Mustard Greens with Savory Minced Pork
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 300g ground pork; 100g dried mustard greens; 2, finely chopped scallions; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon cooking wine; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Tender dried mustard greens braised with juicy, slightly crispy minced pork. A beloved Northern Chinese home-style dish that's packed with savory depth. Serve with warm steamed corn muffins for the complete experience.

35 min

Easy

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Dried Mustard Greens with Savory Minced Pork

Story

This dish brings together the earthy, slightly sour flavor of preserved mustard greens with the rich savoriness of pork. The key is cooking the meat until it develops a nice golden edge—those crispy bits are the most delicious part.

Ingredients

ground pork 300g

dried mustard greens 100g

scallions 2, finely chopped

soy sauce 2 tablespoons

sugar 1 tablespoon

cooking wine 1 tablespoon

salt 1/2 teaspoon

vegetable oil 2 tablespoons

Instructions

Prep the greens

Rinse the dried mustard greens briefly, then soak in warm water for 15 minutes until softened. Squeeze out excess water and roughly chop.

Brown the pork

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and spread it out. Let it cook without stirring for a minute, then break it up and stir-fry until the meat releases its juices and edges turn golden and slightly crispy.

Build the flavor

Add the scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the cooking wine and let it sizzle. Add the soy sauce and sugar, giving everything a good toss.

Braise until done

Add the chopped mustard greens and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and let everything simmer together for about 5 minutes. Season with salt to taste. The greens should absorb all those savory juices.