Sichuan Spicy Pork

Sichuan Spicy Pork is a fiery and flavorful dish that captures the essence of authentic Chinese cuisine, perfect for a midnight snack. This dish combines tender pork with a bold medley of spices, delivering a satisfying kick that warms the soul.

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin - 250 grams, thinly sliced
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Dried red chilies - 4-5 pieces, chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine pork slices, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the wok, stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
4. Increase the heat to high and add the marinated pork to the wok. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and browned.
5. Add chopped green onions and stir-fry for an additional minute.
6. Serve hot with steamed rice or gluten-free noodles.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains ginger and garlic, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

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