Stir-Fried Pork with Celery
A quick and satisfying Chinese stir-fry featuring tender pork slices paired with crisp, fresh celery. The pork is marinated in aromatic spices, then quickly wok-fried until golden, before being tossed with celery and a savory soy sauce finish. This dish comes together in under 30 minutes and delivers that perfect balance of textures and flavors you expect from classic home-style cooking.
Story
This classic Chinese stir-fry is a weeknight lifesaver. The key is having everything prepped before you hit the wok—the cooking happens fast!
Ingredients
pork loin
200g, thinly sliced
celery
3 stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
soy sauce
2 tablespoons
cooking wine
1 tablespoon
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
garlic
2 cloves, minced
ginger
1 inch, minced
Chinese five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon
salt
to taste
green onions
2 stalks, chopped
Instructions
1
Marinate the pork
Slice the pork against the grain into thin strips. Toss with a pinch of salt, Chinese five-spice powder, cooking wine, and half the garlic and ginger. Let it sit for 5 minutes while you prep the celery.
2
Blanch the celery
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Drop in the celery pieces for 30 seconds, then drain and pat dry. This step ensures the celery stays crisp and bright green during the final stir-fry.
3
Sear the pork
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes until browned on the bottom. Flip and cook another minute, then push to the edge of the wok.
4
Combine and finish
Add the remaining garlic and ginger to the center of the wok and stir for 15 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the soy sauce and let it bubble, then toss everything together with the blanched celery. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the celery is coated and heated through. Adjust salt to taste, sprinkle with green onions, and serve immediately over steamed rice.
