Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork
A classic Chinese hot dish characterized by a vibrant red color, rich aroma, and a harmonious balance of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy notes, with a signature fish-fragrant flavor profile created entirely through seasonings.
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Fish-fragrant shredded pork is a classic hot dish defined by its signature flavor profile. It is characterized by a vibrant red color, a rich aroma, and a harmonious balance of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy notes, complemented by the pronounced flavors of ginger, scallion, and garlic. The dish's famous "fish flavor" does not actually contain any fish, but is instead masterfully created through a specific blend of seasonings.
Ingredients
lean pork
150g
salad oil
65g
vinegar
8g
refined salt
2g
white sugar
10g
chopped scallions
60g
minced ginger
3g
minced garlic
5g
soy sauce
6g
minced pickled red chili
20g
cooking wine
4g
water starch
6g
Instructions
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Step 1
Remove the tendons from the pork and slice into large pieces about 0.2 cm thick. Roll the meat slices into a cylinder shape, and use a knife to cut into shreds about the thickness of a matchstick. Place in a bowl, add 1 gram of salt, cooking wine, and a little water, and mix well by hand. Then add starch and mix well to coat.
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Step 2
Mix white sugar, soy sauce, salt, and vinegar in a bowl, add a small amount of water and starch, and blend into a sauce. Set aside for later use.
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Step 3
Place the wok over heat and add oil. When the oil is 50-60% hot, add the coated pork shreds to the wok. Quickly stir-fry and break them apart with a spatula. Stir-fry until the pork shreds stretch out and turn white, then add minced pickled chili and minced ginger; stir-fry until fragrant and colored. Immediately add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add chopped scallions and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir-fry evenly and dish out.
