Stir-Fried Pork with Garlic Scapes
A quick and flavorful Chinese stir-fry featuring tender pork strips paired with crisp, aromatic garlic scapes. This classic homestyle dish comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
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This dish is a staple in Chinese home cooking, where the mild sweetness of pork meets the pungent, fresh flavor of garlic scapes. The key is high heat and quick cooking to keep the vegetables crisp and the meat tender.
Ingredients
pork tenderloin
250g, thinly sliced against the grain
garlic scapes
200g, cut into 2-inch pieces
fresh ginger
1 inch, julienned
garlic cloves
2, minced
vegetable oil
3 tablespoons
light soy sauce
2 tablespoons
shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon
ground Sichuan peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon
salt
to taste
Instructions
1
Prep the ingredients
Slice the pork tenderloin against the grain into thin strips. Cut the garlic scapes into bite-sized pieces about 2 inches long. Have all your sauces and seasonings ready before you start cooking—this dish cooks fast!
2
Marinate the pork
Toss the pork strips with a splash of soy sauce, shaoxing wine, and a pinch of salt. Let it sit for 5 minutes while you heat the wok. This quick marinate adds flavor and helps the meat stay tender.
3
Stir-fry the aromatics
Heat your wok over high heat until smoking. Add oil, then swirl to coat. Toss in the ginger and minced garlic, stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Don't let them burn!
4
Cook the pork
Add the marinated pork to the wok in a single layer. Let it sear for 30 seconds before stirring. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the pork is just cooked through and slightly caramelized. Remove to a plate.
5
Finish the dish
Add a splash more oil if needed, then toss in the garlic scapes. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until they're bright green and slightly charred on the edges but still crisp. Return the pork to the wok, add the ground Sichuan peppercorns and a drizzle more soy sauce. Toss everything together and serve immediately.
