Aromatic Pork and Perilla Leaf Fried Rice Recipe
Aromatic Pork and Perilla Leaf Fried Rice Recipe
Easy Homemade Pork and Perilla Leaf Fried Rice
Experience the delightful harmony of savory pork and fragrant perilla leaves in this delicious fried rice recipe. It’s a perfect dish to awaken your appetite. Let’s create a wonderful meal with simple ingredients!
Main Ingredients- 2 bowls of warm cooked rice
- 200g fresh pork shoulder (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 10 fresh perilla leaves (washed and dried)
- 1/2 medium onion (diced)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized pork pieces and minced garlic. Stir-fry until the pork begins to release its juices and turn slightly opaque. Then, reduce the heat to medium.
Step 2
Once most of the pork’s redness has disappeared and it’s starting to brown, add the diced onion to the pan. Continue to stir-fry together until the onion becomes translucent and slightly softened. The sweetness of the onion will complement the pork beautifully.
Step 3
When the onions are cooked and fragrant, add the warm rice and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce to the pan. Use a spatula to break up any clumps of rice and stir-fry thoroughly, ensuring each grain is coated with the sauce. Keep stir-frying until the rice is well heated and seasoned.
Step 4
Now it’s time to season the fried rice. Sprinkle in a pinch of black pepper for aroma. Taste the rice and add a small amount of salt to adjust the overall seasoning. If it’s not salty enough, you can add a little more fish sauce or salt.
Step 5
Once the rice is nicely fried and has a slightly crisp texture, add the perilla leaves, which have been quartered after washing and drying. Stir-fry quickly over high heat for about 1 minute, just enough to wilt the leaves and release their fragrant aroma. Be careful not to overcook, as this can diminish their fresh scent.
Step 6
Transfer the delicious pork and perilla leaf fried rice to a serving bowl. Sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds for an extra nutty flavor. Your aromatic Pork and Perilla Leaf Fried Rice is now ready to be enjoyed!
