Savory Pork and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
Savory Pork and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
Savory Pork and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry Recipe | Delicious Pork Stir-Fry | Crispy Bell Pepper Stir-Fry | Hearty Side Dish & Rice Topping
Whip up a quick and satisfying meal with ingredients you likely have on hand! This Pork and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry is simple yet bursting with flavor. It’s a fantastic side dish for rice, and with a slight adjustment to seasoning, it transforms into a delicious rice bowl topping. The vibrant colors will also add a beautiful touch to your table.
Main Ingredients- Pork 147g (ground or thinly sliced)
- Chopped Green Onions 1 handful (approx. 1/4 cup)
- Minced Garlic 1 Tbsp
- Cooking Oil 1 Tbsp
- Brown Sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp
- Oyster Sauce 1 Tbsp
- Yellow Bell Pepper 1/2
- Red Bell Pepper 1/2
- Onion 1/2
- Black Pepper 1/2 Tbsp (or to taste)
- Sesame Seeds 1/2 Tbsp
- Sesame Oil 1/2 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the colorful yellow and red bell peppers, and the onion. Remove the seeds from the bell peppers and thinly slice them along with the onion, about 0.5cm thick. Sliced vegetables retain a pleasant crispness when stir-fried, making them even more delicious.
Step 2
Let’s prepare the aromatics that will add wonderful flavor. Finely chop the green onions and mince the garlic. Stir-frying chopped green onions and garlic together creates an aromatic garlic-scallion oil that elevates the dish’s overall fragrance.
Step 3
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a pan. Add the chopped green onions and minced garlic, and sauté over low heat, being careful not to burn them. Since the pork will release its own fat, you don’t need to add too much oil. Once the green onions and garlic turn golden and release a fragrant aroma, move on to the next step.
Step 4
Add the thinly sliced pork to the pan and stir-fry quickly over high heat. It’s best to gently break up the pork with chopsticks or a spatula as it cooks to prevent it from clumping. Once the pork is partially cooked, add 1/2 Tbsp of brown sugar and mix quickly. The sugar will lightly coat the meat, adding sweetness and depth of flavor.
Step 5
Add 1 Tbsp of soy sauce and stir well with the pork, continuing to cook. Adding soy sauce enhances the pork’s savory notes. Continue stir-frying until the pork is fully cooked, preparing to add the remaining ingredients.
Step 6
Now, add the prepared sliced bell peppers and onion to the pan and stir-fry together. Stir-frying vegetables quickly over high heat helps maintain their crisp texture. Add 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce and mix everything well to combine, continuing to stir-fry. Oyster sauce is like a magical ingredient that adds wonderful umami to your dishes.
Step 7
Check that the vegetables have slightly softened and the pork is fully cooked. Once all ingredients are cooked through, turn off the heat. Stir in 1/2 Tbsp of black pepper, 1/2 Tbsp of sesame seeds, and 1/2 Tbsp of sesame oil. Give it a final quick toss. The addition of fragrant sesame oil and nutty sesame seeds creates a truly delicious Pork and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry. Serve it over warm rice for a satisfying rice bowl, or enjoy it as a flavorful side dish!
