A traditional Chinese comfort dish featuring tender, braised pork intestines stir-fried in a savory, tangy sauce.
📋 Ingredients
For cleaning and braising:
-
500g (1.1 lbs) pork intestines
-
2 tablespoons flour
-
2 tablespoons white vinegar
-
2 tablespoons cooking wine
-
2 slices ginger
-
1 green onion (cut into large pieces)
-
2–3 star anise
-
1 small piece of Chinese cinnamon stick (optional)
-
1 bay leaf
For stir-fry:
-
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
-
3 cloves garlic (sliced)
-
1 thumb ginger (sliced)
-
1 green chili (sliced)
-
1 red chili (sliced)
-
2 scallions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
Sauce:
-
1.5 tablespoons light soy sauce
-
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
-
1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar (Chinkiang vinegar)
-
1/2 tablespoon sugar
-
1 tablespoon cooking wine
-
1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
-
100ml water (adjust as needed)
-
1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with a bit of water to thicken)
🍳 Instructions
1. Clean the Pork Intestines
-
Rinse the pork intestines under cold water.
-
Rub thoroughly with flour and vinegar to remove odor and sliminess.
-
Rinse again multiple times until clean and odor-free.
2. Blanch and Braise
-
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pork intestines, ginger slices, green onion, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaf.
-
Simmer on medium heat for 40–50 minutes until the intestines are soft and tender.
-
Remove and let cool, then cut into 2-inch pieces.
3. Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients (light soy, dark soy, vinegar, sugar, wine, oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch slurry). Set aside.
4. Stir-Fry
-
Heat a wok with oil. Add ginger and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant.
-
Add red and green chilies and stir briefly.
-
Add braised pork intestines and stir-fry on high heat for 2–3 minutes until slightly crispy at the edges.
5. Add the Sauce
-
Pour in the sauce mixture and stir quickly until everything is evenly coated.
-
Let it simmer for another 1–2 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and cling to the intestines.
-
Toss in chopped scallions and stir briefly before removing from heat.
6. Serve
Plate it hot and serve with steamed rice or as part of a larger Chinese meal.
🔥 Tips
-
Proper cleaning is essential — vinegar and flour help remove odors.
-
Braising before stir-frying makes the intestines tender and flavorful.
-
Adjust vinegar and chili level to your taste — more for tanginess, less for mild flavor.
Comments
Post a Comment