Finished dish photo of Fried Chinese Mugwort with Preserved Pork

Fried Chinese Mugwort with Preserved Pork

A rice killer... Every time I eat this dish, I can eat an extra bowl of rice.

Ingredients

Chinese Mugwort400g
Preserved Pork (pork belly is best)One piece
Small Chili PeppersTo taste
GarlicA few cloves
OilTo taste
SaltTo taste
Cooking WineTo taste
SugarTo taste
Chicken EssenceTo taste

Steps

1

Remove the leaves and the tougher root parts of the Chinese mugwort, then break it into segments.

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2

For the preserved pork, pork belly is best. If you don't have pork belly, use the fatty portion of regular preserved meat! This preserved pork is homemade. If you are using store-bought, and you're unsure about its saltiness, soak it in water to reduce the salinity.

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3

Add oil to the pan and sauté the preserved pork.

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4

When the pork becomes translucent and begins to release oil, add the small chili peppers and garlic to stir-fry until fragrant.

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5

Add the Chinese mugwort to the pan and stir-fry.

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6

Add some cooking wine, sugar, and salt, and stir-fry until cooked.

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7

Before serving, add some chicken essence, turn off the heat, and plate the dish.

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Cooking Tips

If you don't eat spicy food, you can omit the chili. Chinese mugwort is naturally aromatic and doesn't require additional seasoning. The combination of preserved pork and sugar perfectly enhances the flavor!