Stir-fried Pork and Green Pepper
Qingjiao rousi is a Chinese home-style stir-fry of thinly sliced pork loin with green bell peppers and onion, seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cooking wine. The pork is cut into thin strips so it cooks through in seconds over high heat, staying soft rather than chewy. Green pepper retains its slight bitterness and crisp snap, providing contrast to the salty-savory sauce. The brief, intense wok cooking leaves a faint smoky char that defines the dish.
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Instructions
- 1
Slice pork, bell pepper, and onion into thin strips.
- 2
Marinate pork with 0.5 tbsp soy sauce and wine for 5 minutes.
- 3
Heat oil and stir-fry garlic and pork over high heat.
- 4
Add peppers and onion, stir-fry quickly for 2 minutes.
- 5
Add remaining soy sauce and oyster sauce; cook 1 more minute.
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