Chinese Pork with Peanuts
5 servings
70 minutes
Pork with peanuts in Chinese style is a vibrant dish that combines the tenderness of meat and the crunchy texture of nuts. This classic dish from Sichuan province is known for its aromatic and spicy flavors. Marinated meat soaked in soy sauce and spices becomes tender and rich. Ginger and garlic add a spicy depth, while roasted peanuts provide a delicious contrast. Served hot, it pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles, creating a harmony of flavors. Vinegar and sugar add a subtle balance of sweetness and sourness characteristic of Chinese cuisine. This dish is perfect for both cozy dinners and festive gatherings, offering delight in every bite.
1
Mix 4 tablespoons of soy sauce with starch and egg, add half a teaspoon of salt, and whisk thoroughly.
- Soy sauce: 8 tablespoons
- Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
2
Cut the pork into cubes, pour this marinade over it, and let it marinate for at least half an hour.
- Pork: 600 g
3
Finely chop the garlic and ginger (4 cm). Slice the leek into rings.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Ginger root: 1 piece
- Leek: 1 stem
4
Pre-roast the peanuts and remove the shells, then split the nuts in half.
- Peanut: 150 g
5
Heat oil in a pan, fry the pork until almost cooked. Remove the pork.
- Corn oil: 4 tablespoons
- Pork: 600 g
6
Fry ginger and garlic in the remaining oil for 1 minute, then add pork, pour in the remaining marinade, add leeks, and fry for 5 minutes.
- Ginger root: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Pork: 600 g
- Soy sauce: 8 tablespoons
- Leek: 1 stem
7
Pour in the broth, add the roasted peanuts, a couple of drops of sesame oil, sugar, the remaining soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Meat broth: 1 glass
- Peanut: 150 g
- Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce: 8 tablespoons
- Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
8
Cover with a lid, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.