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How to Make Stir-Fried Pork with Onions

Salty with a hint of sweetness, easy to prepare, and so delicious you might just eat an extra bowl of rice. It takes only about 15 minutes to complete.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Onion
  • Pork slices
  • Ketchup
  • Sesame oil

Measurements

Per serving:

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion (the star ingredient; feel free to add half to one more onion if you love onions)
  • Pork (250g)
  • Garlic (3 cloves)

Seasonings

  • Cooking oil (15ml)
  • Black pepper (1.25g)
  • Soy sauce (30ml)
  • Sugar (15g)
  • Sesame oil (5ml)
  • Ketchup (15ml)
  • Cooking wine (15ml)

Note: Consider purchasing teaspoons and tablespoons for precise measurement.

Instructions

  • Slice the onion, crush the pork and garlic, and mix the seasonings in advance.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into a wok (wait 10 seconds for the oil to heat up), then add the pork.
  • Stir-fry until the pork changes color, then add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same wok, stir-fry the onion for 3–4 minutes, then add the seasonings and mix well.
  • Add the reserved pork back into the wok and stir-fry until cooked through.
  • Continue stir-frying for another 1–2 minutes after the pork is cooked, then serve.

Additional Notes

  • You can choose pork shoulder slices or pre-cut pork strips based on your preference.

References

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