World Flavors Cookbook

Douchi Chao Rou (Fermented Black Bean Stir-Fry)

A Cantonese classic — pork and vegetables stir-fried with pungent fermented black beans, garlic, and ginger.

Cuisine: China

Ingredients

• 300g pork belly, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fermented black beans (douchi), rinsed and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Heat wok until smoking. Add oil and sear pork slices until browned.
2. Push pork aside. Add garlic, ginger, and black beans. Stir-fry 30 seconds.
3. Add bell pepper and toss everything together.
4. Add soy sauce, wine, and sugar. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes until glossy.
5. Serve immediately over steamed rice.