How to make Stir-fried Pork with Broccoli delicious and visually appealing
Stir-fried Pork with Broccoli is very delicious, the pork is tender and sweet while the broccoli, when cooked properly, remains crispy, vibrantly green and fresh. This is a tasty stir-fry dish with broccoli (also known as cauliflower) that homemakers should not miss.
Ingredients
- 400g green, white broccoli
- 220g pork
- 80g carrot
- 2 dry onions
- Green onions
- Salt
- Seasonings: Oyster sauce, fish sauce, seasoning powder, MSG, ground pepper
Instructions
Preparing the ingredients
For the broccoli, soak and rinse it thoroughly in salt water, then break it into small branches and slice into bite-sized pieces. The base of the broccoli stalk should be peeled to remove the tough, fibrous outer layer and also cut into small pieces.
Green broccoli tends to be tougher than white broccoli, so remember to remove the fibrous layer when you break it into small florets.
Peel the carrot and cut it into thin slices or flower shapes, with a thickness of about 0.1cm.
To keep the broccoli crispy and not tough from overcooking or undercooked from hurriedly stir-frying, blanch it in boiling water. Soak the broccoli in boiling water for about 40-50 seconds, then put it in a basket, rinse with cold water, and let it drain. By doing this, the broccoli will be partially cooked, making it quick to stir-fry and maintaining its crisp, sweet texture. The color of the broccoli will remain vibrant and fresh.
After draining, season the broccoli with about 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder for a richer flavor.
Wash the pork with coarse salt, drain, and slice into thin pieces about 0.2-0.3cm thick. For stir-fried broccoli with pork, you can choose pork shoulder, pork belly, pork loin, or pork cheek. Here Cookbeo uses pork cheek, which is very tender and delicious when stir-fried, and not dry at all.
After slicing the meat, marinate it with about 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to make it juicy. Let the meat marinate for about 10 minutes.
For the remaining ingredients like dried onions, slice thinly or finely chop depending on your preference. Cut the green onion tops into small pieces and mix with the dried onions, while the green stalks should be cut into 1-2cm long sections.
Making stir-fried broccoli with pork
Add about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan and sauté the dried onions and green onion tops. When the onions turn golden, add a little fish sauce to enhance the aroma.
Next, put the pork in and stir-fry on medium-high heat. Stir constantly, as the thin-sliced pork cooks quickly.
When the pork is cooked and no longer pink, add the broccoli and continue to stir-fry. Increase the heat slightly at this point. Stir well to ensure the broccoli absorbs the oil and pork juices.
Season to taste with oyster sauce and a little MSG. Continue to stir-fry for about 40 seconds, then add the green onion stalks, stir well, and you can add some freshly ground pepper if desired.
As the broccoli has been blanched, it cooks quickly while maintaining its crunchy sweetness. If you prefer softer broccoli, stir-fry it a little longer on lower heat.
Stir-fried broccoli with pork is a quick, delicious dish. The stir-fried pork cheek is tender and tasty, and the broccoli is crunchy and vibrant. It's an appealing dish both in flavor and presentation, perfect for serving guests or for a family feast.
