Fish-Flavoured Shredded Pork (鱼香肉丝)

Despite its name, there’s no fish in this dish. Instead, it’s a stir-fry of pork and vegetables in a tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce that mimics the flavour profile of fish dishes.

Ingredients:

• Pork (sliced): 300g
• Carrots (shredded): 100g
• Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger: 1 tsp, minced
• Doubanjiang (Broad Bean Paste): 1 tbsp
• Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
• Vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Corn starch: 1 tbsp

Instructions:

• Marinate pork with corn starch and soy sauce.
• Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and doubanjiang.
• Add pork, carrots, and seasonings (vinegar, sugar, soy sauce), stir-fry until cooked.