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Spicy Ground Pork Stir Fry

This stir fry features ground pork cooked quickly over high heat with garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, creating a fragrant and flavorful dish. The final dish has a glossy, saucy coating on the tender pork, with vibrant aromas of garlic and spices filling the air. It is served hot, with a balance of savory, spicy, and slightly smoky flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Street Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork preferably lean
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated or finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for marinade and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry optional, for tenderness
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil adds aroma and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for stir-frying
  • 2 green onions scallions sliced thinly, for garnish

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Mix the ground pork with soy sauce and rice wine, then let it marinate for about 5 minutes to tenderize and boost flavor.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in your wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and slightly smokey.
  3. Add the marinated ground pork to the hot pan, breaking it apart with your spatula as it sizzles. Cook until the pork is browned and slightly crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Push the pork to one side of the pan, then add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty space. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, hearing a gentle crackle and smelling the aromatic spices.
  5. Mix the garlic and ginger into the pork, then sprinkle over the red pepper flakes. Stir everything together and cook for another minute to blend the flavors.
  6. Drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the mixture, giving everything a quick stir. This adds a nutty aroma and helps coat the pork in flavor.
  7. Check the seasoning and adjust with extra soy sauce if needed. Once the mixture looks glossy and well-coated, turn off the heat.
  8. Transfer the stir fry to a serving dish, then garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh, crunchy contrast.
  9. Serve immediately, accompanied by rice or your favorite sides, and enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures of this quick, flavorful dish.