Fried Pork With Lily Bulbs
June 26, 2024

Detailed Ingredients and Accurate Cooking Steps for Stir-Fried Pork with Lily Bulbs
Ingredients:
Pork:
450 grams (1 pound) pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Lily Bulbs:
70 grams (1/2 cup) dried lily bulbs, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Shiitake Mushrooms:
30 grams (1/4 cup) dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Aromatics and Seasonings:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 scallion, thinly sliced

Cooking Instructions:
- Marinate the Pork:
In a medium bowl, combine the pork slices, cornstarch, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes. - Prepare the Lily Bulbs and Shiitake Mushrooms:
Drain the soaked lily bulbs and shiitake mushrooms.
Slice the lily bulbs thinly.
Slice the shiitake mushrooms thinly. - Stir-Fry the Pork:
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Remove the cooked pork from the pan and set aside. - Sauté the Aromatics:
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot wok or skillet.
Stir-fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant. - Cook the Lily Bulbs and Shiitake Mushrooms:
Add the sliced lily bulbs and shiitake mushrooms to the pan.
Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until softened. - Combine the Ingredients:
Return the cooked pork to the pan with the lily bulbs and shiitake mushrooms.
Stir-fry to combine all the ingredients evenly. - Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with the thinly sliced scallion.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Additional Notes:
For a more flavorful dish, marinate the pork overnight in the refrigerator.
If you don’t have dried lily bulbs, you can substitute fresh lily bulbs. Simply trim off the ends and slice them thinly.
You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, bell peppers, or broccoli.
Adjust the amount of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing wine to your taste preference.
Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple soup for a complete meal.