Braised Pork with Red Peppers (Hong Shao Rou)
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Description
Braised Pork with Red Peppers (Hong Shao Rou)
Ingredients
- Star anise 2 pieces
- Pork Blood 20 oz
- Coarse Salt to taste
- Vegetable Oil 1 tablespoon
- Red Long Chili Peppers 2 pieces
- Grated Ginger Root 1 piece
- Leek 1 piece
- Sugar 1½ teaspoons
- Soy Sauce 1 teaspoon
- Bay leaf 2 pieces
- Herbed Tofu 0 oz
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
In a wok, bring 6 cups of salted water to a boil, add diced pork, and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a plate.
Step 2
Dry the wok and heat it over high heat until smoking. Pour in the oil and spread it across the surface. Add finely chopped chilies, ginger, and leek, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the pork and stir-fry, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add sugar, soy sauce, tofu, and 2 tablespoons of liquid from the tofu. Cook until all ingredients are browned, about 6 minutes.
Step 4
Pour in 2.5 cups of water and add bay leaves and star anise. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 40-50 minutes until the meat is tender.
Step 5
Remove the lid and turn up the heat. Cook for 15 minutes until the liquid reduces to 2 tablespoons.
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