Twice Cooked Pork and Spicy Vegetables Recipe

Name: Twice Cooked Pork and Spicy Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb pork butt, in one piece; 5 large Jyo black mushrooms; 2 small dried red chili peppers; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced; 1 small bell pepper; ¼ cup bamboo shoot; 1 large carrot; 1 cube bean curd; ⅓ cup mushroom liquid; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 pinch sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; cornstarch paste

Servings: persons

12 lb pork butt, in one piece
5 large Jyo black mushrooms
2 small dried red chili peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced
1 small bell pepper
¼ cup bamboo shoot
1 large carrot
1 cube bean curd
⅓ cup mushroom liquid
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pinch sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons peanut oil
cornstarch paste

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["In saucepan, cover pork butt with water, bring to a boil & simmer for 30 minutes.", "Add more hot water if level goes below pork.", "Cool pork in its cooking water.", "Wash, then soak mushrooms in warm water for 1 hour.", "Squeeze liquid from mushrooms, reserving liquid.", "Discard mushroom stems, and halve mushrooms.", "Halve, seed & core bell pepper; cut into pieces about 1"" by 1 1/2"".", "Slice bamboo to match bell pepper.", "Peel carrot; slice on bias into ovals.", "Remove pork from cooking water, & parboil carrots in water for 1 minute.", "Slice 2/3 of pork butt into rectangles same size as bell pepper.", "Save remaining 1/3 for another dish.", "Strain mushroom liquid; combine specified amount with soy sauce, sugar & salt.", "Drain bean curd, rinse in cold water, and slice same size as bell pepper.", "Stir-fry: Add oil to very hot wok.", "When oil begins to smoke, stir-fry mushrooms, garlic and ginger for 1 minute.", "Add bell pepper, bamboo shoots, carrots & pork; stir-fry for 1 minute.", "Add bean curd & mushroom liquid; bring to boil.", "On medium heat, cover wok & cook for 1-2 minutes, until bell pepper is bright green & crisp.", "Push ingredients up side of wok.", "Restir thick cornstarch paste, then dribble into liquid until it thickens; cook briefly while stirring.", "Recombine with ingredients.", "Serve."]

3495

kcal

Calories

194

Fat

Carbs

375

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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: 12 lb pork butt, in one piece, 5 large Jyo black mushrooms, 2 small dried red chili peppers, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Twice Cooked Pork and Spicy Vegetables 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Twice Cooked Pork and Spicy Vegetables

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