Ma-Po's Pork Brains Recipe

Name: Ma-Po's Pork Brains
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 each pork brains; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 ounces ground pork; 2 cups stock; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mix with water to form a paste; 2 tablespoons chili nam yuey; 1 teaspoon ginger minced; 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, tamari; 1 teaspoon chinese (xiao xiang) wine; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon black pepper ground; 1 teaspoon scallions, spring or green onions minced

Servings: persons

3 each pork brains
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 ounces ground pork
2 cups stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch mix with water to form a paste
2 tablespoons chili nam yuey
1 teaspoon ginger minced
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, tamari
1 teaspoon chinese (xiao xiang) wine
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon black pepper ground
1 teaspoon scallions, spring or green onions minced

1
Cook pork brains in boiling water until done.
2
Remove membrane and tissue.
3
Cut into long, thin slices.
4
Heat oil in a wok.
5
Stir-fry ground pork with Chili Nam Yuey and minced ginger until the ground pork turns crispy.
6
Add stock, pork brains, soy sauce and wine.
7
Simmer over a low flame until there's almost no liquid.
8
Add cornstarch paste and remove from heat.
9
Garnish with sesame oil, ground pepper and minced spring onions.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 each pork brains, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 ounces ground pork, 2 cups stock, and more.

Yes, Ma-Po's Pork Brains falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ma-Po's Pork Brains

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