Chinese Pork and Cucumber Stir Fry with Sesame Oil

Name: Chinese Pork and Cucumber Stir Fry with Sesame Oil
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 450g (1 lb) pork tenderloin, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

A savory blend of pork and crunchy cucumber

Enjoy an aromatic and authentic Chinese pork stir fry with refreshing cucumber and a hint of sesame oil.

30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Marinade

450g (1 lb) pork tenderloin, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry

1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the Stir Fry

2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon ginger, minced

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Garnish

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

2 green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Combine Marinade

In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch.

Freezing the pork slightly before slicing yields cleaner cuts.

Coat the Pork

Add the sliced pork, tossing to coat evenly.

Rest the Pork

Let marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.

Do not over-marinate the pork, as extended soaking in soy sauce can make it overly salty.

Preparing the Cucumber

Slice Cucumbers

Slice the cucumbers into half-moons.

Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best crunch and flavor.

Dry Cucumbers

Pat the slices dry with a paper towel.

Set Aside

Set aside for stir frying.

Cooking Process

Stir Fry the Pork

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir fry the marinated pork until lightly browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the wok and set aside.

Sauté Aromatics

In the same wok, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Lower the heat to medium, then add garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Combine Everything

Increase the heat to high. Add the cucumbers and cooked pork back into the wok. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and black pepper. Stir fry everything together for about 2 minutes until well combined.

Plating & Serving