Garlic Sprout Shredded Pork (蒜苔肉丝)

蒜苔肉丝

Garlic Sprout Shredded Pork (蒜苔肉丝) — Home-styleShandong (山东) home cooking.

Ingredients

• pork tenderloin, julienned
• garlic sprouts, trimmed and cut into 5 cm segments
• light soy sauce
• dark soy sauce
• Shaoxing wine
• cornstarch
• garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• neutral oil
• salt

Instructions

1. Cut pork into 5 cm × 3 mm strips. Toss with Shaoxing wine, ½ tbsp light soy, and cornstarch. Let sit 10 minutes. (Pork strips are coated in a glossy, slightly sticky slurry)
2. Trim the tough ends off the garlic sprouts and cut them into 5 cm pieces. (Sprouts are bright green and snap cleanly)
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add pork strips and sear 30 seconds without stirring, then stir-fry until white. (Pork edges turn opaque white; fat renders at edges)
4. Add remaining oil and garlic. Stir 10 seconds until fragrant, then add garlic sprouts and salt. (Garlic turns pale gold; sprouts brighten to vivid green)
5. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes until sprouts are tender-crisp. Splash in dark soy and remaining light soy. Toss 15 seconds and serve. (Sprouts glossy, slightly wilted but still crisp)