Stir-Fried Pork with Green Chilies
Ingredients
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300 g (10 oz) pork loin or pork shoulder, thinly sliced
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200 g green chilies or green peppers (long, mild), sliced lengthwise
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2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1 small piece ginger, julienned (optional)
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1–2 red chilies, sliced (optional, for heat and color)
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Marinade
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1 tablespoon light soy sauce
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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½ teaspoon sugar
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½ teaspoon white pepper
For the Sauce
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1 tablespoon light soy sauce
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1 teaspoon oyster sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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2 tablespoons water
Instructions
1. Marinate the Pork
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In a bowl, combine pork slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper.
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Mix well and let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2. Prepare the Sauce
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In a small bowl, mix light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water.
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Set aside.
3. Stir-Fry the Pork
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
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Add pork slices and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned and just cooked.
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Remove pork from the pan and set aside.
4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables
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Add remaining oil to the same pan.
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Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add green chilies (and red chilies if using).
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Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
5. Combine and Finish
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Return pork to the pan.
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Pour in the prepared sauce.
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Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes, tossing everything together until glossy and well coated.
6. Serve
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Transfer to a serving bowl.
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Serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
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Slice pork against the grain for tenderness.
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Keep heat high for a fresh, crisp texture.
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Adjust chilies based on spice tolerance.