「Stir-Fried Pork with Smoked Tofu and Celery」

Ingredients and amounts

• 150g smoked tofu
• 4 stalks Chinese celery
• 200g pork
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 chili peppers
• 6 Sichuan peppercorns (optional, or use Sichuan peppercorn water)
• 5g salt
• 3g chicken bouillon
• 8ml dark soy sauce
• 5ml oyster sauce
• 10-15ml cooking oil

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Remove the leaves from the celery and cut into segments no longer than 4cm. Set aside.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Cut the smoked tofu into strips about the width of a pinky finger. Set aside.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Slice or mince the garlic. Set aside.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Cut the chili peppers into rings or diagonal strips. Set aside.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Heat the pan and add 10-15ml cooking oil. Wait 10 seconds for the oil to heat up.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add the Sichuan peppercorns and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant (add ginger slices or shreds if desired).

7. 7

   Step 7

   Add the pork and stir-fry until it changes color. Add 8ml dark soy sauce and stir-fry to color evenly (add 3ml doubanjiang if available).

8. 8

   Step 8

   Add the smoked tofu and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Add the chili peppers and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add the celery and 5g salt, and stir-fry for 1 minute.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Add 3g chicken bouillon and 5ml oyster sauce, stir-fry until well combined, then serve.