Hunan Pork Stir-fry (湖南小炒肉)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Hunan Pork Stir-fry (湖南小炒肉)
Description
Hunan Pork Stir-fry (湖南小炒肉) is a flavorful Chinese dish centered on thinly sliced pork belly cooked over high heat to develop light browning and render some fat. Fresh chili peppers and garlic are stir-fried until slightly charred, bringing pungency and spice. The addition of fermented black beans delivers a salty, pungent umami element distinctive to this style, while both light and dark soy sauces enrich the sauce and color.
The dish finishes quickly, preserving the texture of pork and freshness of the peppers, producing a stir-fry with a balance of savory, spicy, and slightly smoky flavors. It is traditionally served hot with plain white rice to complement its intense seasonings.
When using a non-stick wok, add oil before heating to avoid damage. Selecting dried fermented black beans rather than salted brine-packed ones enhances authenticity. These details ensure proper texture and flavor of the dish.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon neutral cooking oil
- 200 g pork belly about 7oz, skinless, thinly sliced
- 150 g chilli pepper about 5oz, fresh, cut into chunks
- 5 cloves garlic coarsely crushed
- 1 tablespoon fermented black beans see note 1, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce light
- ½ teaspoon dark soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat up a wok until it smokes (see note 2 if you’re using a non-stick wok). Add oil then put in sliced pork belly. Fry over medium heat until it browns a little and some fat has been extracted.
- Transfer the pork to a plate leaving the oil in the wok. Turn the heat up to high then add chili pepper and garlic. Fry until they are slightly charred.
- Put the pork back into the wok, along with fermented black bean, light soy sauce and dark soy sauce.
- Stir fry for a further 30 seconds or so to combine. Dish out and serve immediately with plain rice.
Notes
- Fermented black beans are best used dried and rinsed; they impart authentic salty umami flavor.
- If using a non-stick wok, add the oil before heating and add pork once the oil is hot to avoid damaging the pan.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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