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Sichuan Salt-Fried Pork (Yanjian Rou, 盐煎肉)

The Mala Market
Author: Xueci Cheng

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces skinless pork belly (about 70% lean, 30% fat)
  • 2 ounces leek (about ½ medium leek) or Chinese green garlic
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Pixian doubanjiang, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons douchi (preferably Tongchuan brand)
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon white sugar

Instructions

  • Cut the pork belly into thin slices, about ⅛ inch thick, cutting so that each piece ends up with striations from layers of fat and meat.
  • Trim the leek, slice it lengthwise, then cut it diagonally into approximately 1½-inch-thick pieces. Separate the white and light green parts from the dark green parts.
  • Heat two tablespoons of oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Add the pork slices and salt. Cook for 6–8 minutes and stir-fry occasionally, until the fat renders and the edges turn crisp.
  • Push the pork to one side of the wok. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the doubanjiang. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant and the oil turns red. Add the douchi and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the white and light green parts of the leek. Increase the heat to medium and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes, until slightly wilted.
  • Add the green parts of the leek and the sugar. Stir well to combine, and cook everything for 1 more minute. Season with more salt to taste, if needed, and serve hot with lots of rice.
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