Entering ChinaOne bite into the soul! Authentic Pingxiang fried meat, spicy and fragrant
The reason why Pingxiang fried pork is unique is inseparable from its selection of materials and production technology. The selection of ingredients is the first step to the success of this dish. Pork, the star of this dish, is made with fresh pork belly. The fresh pork belly has a clear texture, fat and lean, and the lean part shows a natural red color and is elastic; The fat part is as white as snow and has a firm texture. During the cooking process, the lean meat can lock in the aroma of the meat, and the fat melts and releases a mellow fat, adding a rich taste to the dish. Generally speaking, it is enough to prepare about 300 grams of pork belly, which can ensure that the meat is rich in flavor and not too greasy.
Chili pepper is the soul of Pingxiang fried pork. Fresh local peppers are a must, as they are spicily and pure, and go well with the pork belly. The dosage of sharp peppers is about 250 grams, and friends who like spicy food can increase it appropriately. High-quality peppers have smooth skin and bright color, and they feel firm to the touch when pinched, with no signs of softness or decay. In addition to pork belly and peppers, you also need to prepare some ginger, garlic, green onions and other seasonings to enhance the flavor. About 15 grams of ginger, 2-3 cloves of garlic and 1 green onion. Ginger should be smooth with skin, no spots, and hard texture, garlic should be plump and no signs of germination, and green onions should be fresh and tender with no yellow leaves. In addition, 15 ml of light soy sauce, 10 ml of cooking wine, 3-5 grams of salt, 5 grams of sugar, 3 grams of chicken essence, and an appropriate amount of cooking oil, although these seasonings are not used in large amounts, they play a key role in the cooking process. Once the ingredients are ready, it’s time for an intense and fun cooking session. First of all, the ingredients are processed, the pork belly is washed, cut into thin slices, and try to cut it as thin and even as possible, so that it is heated more evenly and has a better taste when stir-frying. Put the cut pork belly into a bowl, add 5 ml of light soy sauce and 5 ml of cooking wine, grasp and marinate for about 15 minutes, so that the pork belly can fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning, and at the same time, it can also remove part of the fishy smell. The marinating time should not be too long, otherwise the meat will lose its tender taste; It should not be too short, otherwise it will be difficult to absorb the flavor.
While the pork belly is marinated, wash the peppers and remove the stems and cut them into hob pieces. When cutting hob pieces, pay attention to the appropriate size, about 2-3 cm square per piece, so as to ensure that the peppers are evenly heated during the frying process, and can match the taste of the pork belly. Shred the ginger, slice the garlic, cut the green onion into sections, and put them on a plate for later use. In the process of cutting vegetables, it is necessary to pay attention to the safety of the use of knives, while keeping the ingredients neat and beautiful. Heat the pan with cold oil, and wait for the oil to heat to about 60% hot, that is, when you see the oil smoking, put the marinated pork belly slices into the pot. When you first put in the slices, don’t be in a hurry to flip, let the slices fry in the pan for a while, and then gently turn them with a spatula when the bottom is golden and continue to fry the other side. In the process of frying the pork belly, it should be fried slowly over low heat, so that the fat in the pork belly can be fully fried and the meat slices become crispy and delicious. As the oil temperature rises, the pork belly makes a “sizzling” sound in the pan, and the fat keeps coming out, and the air is gradually filled with the enticing aroma of meat. When the pork belly is fried on both sides until golden brown and slightly curled on the surface, remove it and set aside. The fried pork belly can be placed on a plate and used a kitchen paper towel to absorb the excess grease so as not to affect the taste.
Leave a little base oil in the pot, heat it again, add shredded ginger and garlic slices and stir-fry until fragrant. As the oil temperature rises, the aroma of ginger and garlic quickly spreads out and permeates the entire kitchen. As soon as you smell the fragrance, pour the chopped pepper cubes into the pot and stir-fry quickly on high heat. In the process of stir-frying the peppers, you can add 2-3 grams of salt appropriately, which will make the peppers taste faster and keep the peppers crisp and tender. Keep stir-frying the peppers until the surface of the peppers is slightly wrinkled and takes on a tiger skin color. At this time, the pepper has been basically fried, and its spiciness and aroma have also been fully stimulated. Pour the previously fried pork belly slices into the pan and stir-fry well with the chili peppers. Next, add 10ml of light soy sauce and 5g of sugar, and continue to stir-fry to allow the pork belly and pepper to fully absorb the flavor of light soy sauce and sugar. Light soy sauce adds color and umami to dishes, while sugar enhances freshness and makes dishes more mellow. After stir-frying evenly, add an appropriate amount of chicken essence to taste according to personal taste, then sprinkle with green onions, and stir-fry a few times quickly to let the fragrance of green onions blend into the dish. The green onion segment not only adds color to the dish, but also brings a fresh aroma that makes the whole dish richer in taste.
When the ingredients in the pot are fully mixed and the fragrance is overflowing, a small fried pork in Pingxiang with good color and flavor is finished. From the start of preparing the ingredients to the completion of the cooking, the whole process takes about 30-40 minutes, which is not a short time, but every minute of waiting is worth it. The fried Pingxiang fried pork is put on a plate, and the steaming dishes exude an attractive aroma, and the emerald green of the sharp peppers, the golden yellow of the pork belly, and the tender green of the green onions set off each other, making people salivate when they see it. Pick up a piece of pork belly and put it in your mouth, the first thing you feel is the crispy flavor of the meat, the fried pork belly is crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and the fat bursts in the mouth, bringing a full sense of happiness. Then, the spiciness of the pepper spreads quickly, and this spicy taste is not a simple irritation, but has a unique fragrance that blends with the aroma of pork belly, making people want to stop. Take another bite of the pepper, and its crisp and tender texture contrasts with the pork belly, making your taste buds jump through different textures. A bite of meat, a bite of peppers, and a bowl of steaming white rice, the taste is simply amazing! Each bite is full of a strong local flavor, which makes people feel like they are in the streets and alleys of Pingxiang and feel the enthusiasm and boldness of the local people.
Pingxiang stir-fried pork is not only a delicacy, but also a cultural inheritance. It has witnessed the changes in the lives of the people of Pingxiang and carries the warmth and memories of countless families. In Pingxiang, whether it is a high-end hotel or a small restaurant on the street, you can taste this delicious fried pork. It is a frequent guest at the table of the locals and a must-have dish for entertaining friends from out of town. For food lovers, learning to make Pingxiang stir-fried pork can not only satisfy their taste buds, but also gain an in-depth understanding of the food culture of Pingxiang, Jiangxi, and feel the breadth and profundity of Chinese cuisine. Now, please prepare the ingredients and follow the method I introduced to make this delicious Pingxiang stir-fried pork! You’ll be captivated by its unique flavor and fall in love with this smoky delicacy. Let’s show our cooking skills in the kitchen together, convey happiness with food, and feel the beauty of life with taste.
