Japanese-Style Pork Stir Fry
A quick and easy stir fry recipe using pork and Japanese-inspired flavors. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 Pork loin (1 pound)
- ●1 Bitter gourd (1 medium)
- ●1/4 cup Crisp-fried shallots (1/4 cup)
- ●1 Peruvian aji amarillo pepper (1 small)Optional
- ●2 tablespoons Cooking oil (2 tablespoons)
- ●2 tablespoons Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- ●1 teaspoon Sesame oil (1 teaspoon)
- ● Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
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1. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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2. Add the pork loin to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
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3. Transfer the pork loin to a plate and set aside.
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4. Add the bitter gourd to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly tender.
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5. Add the crisp-fried shallots and Peruvian aji amarillo pepper (if using) to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
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6. Return the pork loin to the skillet and stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
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7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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8. Serve the pork loin with the stir fry mixture spooned over the top.
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9. Garnish with additional crisp-fried shallots and Peruvian aji amarillo pepper (if using).