Garlic Scapes with Pork
A quick and flavorful stir-fry that pairs tender marinated pork with crisp, aromatic garlic scapes. This classic home-style Chinese dish comes together in under 20 minutes.
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This dish showcases the delicate balance of textures between the juicy pork and the snappy garlic scapes. The key is high heat and quick cooking to keep everything crisp-tender.
Ingredients
pork loin, thinly sliced
200g
garlic scapes, cut into 2-inch pieces
300g
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
soy sauce
1 tablespoon
Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
white pepper
1/4 teaspoon
sugar
1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Marinate the pork
Toss the sliced pork with soy sauce and Shaoxing wine. Let it sit for about 10 minutes while you prep the garlic scapes.
2
Stir-fry the pork
Heat oil in a wok over high heat until it shimmers. Add the marinated pork and spread it out in a single layer. Let it sear for 30 seconds, then stir-fry until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3
Cook the garlic scapes
Keep the wok hot and add the garlic scapes. Stir-fry vigorously for 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green and become crisp-tender.
4
Combine and season
Return the pork to the wok. Sprinkle in salt, white pepper, and sugar. Toss everything together for another minute until well combined and heated through. Serve immediately.
