Pork in Hot Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Pork in Hot Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/2 pound pork shoulder; 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced; 1 tablespoon ginger root fresh, minced; 1/2 cup preserved radish; 4 each bean curd squared canned, firm; 2 each scallions, spring or green onions; 2 tablespoons peanut butter crunchy; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, dark; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 each hot chili peppers red, dried; 2 teaspoons sugar; ⅓ cup stock; 1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate optional

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 pound pork shoulder
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 tablespoon ginger root fresh, minced
1/2 cup preserved radish
4 each bean curd squared canned, firm
2 each scallions, spring or green onions
2 tablespoons peanut butter crunchy
1 tablespoon soy sauce, dark
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 each hot chili peppers red, dried
2 teaspoons sugar
⅓ cup stock
1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate optional

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["Soak radish in warm water for 45 minutes.", "Cut pork into 1/2 inch cubes.", "Drain and rinse canned bean curd; cut into 1/2 inch cubes.", "(If using fresh bean curd, wrap it in clean dish towel and press it for 1 hour to make it more firm.", "Wrap it tightly and use about a 5-pound weight.)", "Drain radish & cut into 1/2 inch cubes.", "Cut green onions, including tops, into 2"" lengths.", "Sauce:", "In a cup, cream together peanut butter and soy sauce.", "Slowly mix in remaining sauce ingredients.", "Set aside.", "Stir-frying:", "Add oil to hot wok.", "When oil starts to smoke, add pork.", "Stir-fry for about 1 minute.", "Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for another 30 seconds.", "Transfer pork to saucepan; add peanut sauce; heat and simmer for 15 minutes, adding onions about mid-way.", "Skim off excess oil.", "Add more stock if sauce thickens.", "Steaming:", "In Chinese steamer, steam radish & bean curd on its serving plate for 15 minutes, just prior to serving.", "When ready to serve, drain water off plate, and top vegetables with pork and peanut sauce."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons peanut oil, 1/2 pound pork shoulder, 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced, 1 tablespoon ginger root fresh, minced, and more.

Yes, Pork in Hot Peanut Sauce 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.

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Pork in Hot Peanut Sauce

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