Crispy Pork & Leek Stir-Fry
Tender pork belly crisped in a hot skillet, tossed with leeks and a salty-spicy bean sauce. This is Hui Guo Rou stripped down to its soul—fast, loud, and absolutely addictive.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly or shoulder, thinly sliced
- 2 medium leeks (white and light green parts), sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add pork slices in a single layer; don't stir for 2 minutes until bottoms crisp and brown.
- 3
Flip and cook 1 more minute until edges look translucent. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add ginger and bean paste to the empty skillet; stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add leeks, soy sauce, and vinegar; toss over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until leeks soften slightly.
- 6
Return pork to the skillet and toss everything together for 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
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