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Hand-torn cabbage stir-fry

Wilt hand-torn cabbage, then finish it with pork belly slices and aromatic seasoning.

~30 minestimated time3servings6clear steps
Hand-torn cabbage stir-fry

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  1. 01

    Tear and dry the cabbage

    Remove the cabbage core, tear bite-size pieces, wash and drain thoroughly. Slice ginger and garlic and cut chili and green garlic. Prepare vegetables before handling raw pork.

    Look for

    Cabbage pieces are similar in size and free of droplets, with aromatics prepared.

    Tear and dry the cabbage: Cabbage pieces are similar in size and free of droplets, with aromatics prepared.Knife work ↗
  2. 02

    Slice the pork thinly

    Use a separate board to cut pork belly into even thin slices and blot surface moisture. Do not rinse raw meat; wash hands and clean the knife and board afterward.

    Look for

    Pork slices have even thickness and raw-meat utensils are kept separate.

    Slice the pork thinly: Pork slices have even thickness and raw-meat utensils are kept separate.Knife work ↗
  3. 03

    Stir-fry the cabbage first

    Heat half the oil over medium-high and stir-fry cabbage in batches with the cooking salt, setting a 3 min check. Transfer to a clean bowl when just wilted with a few browned edges.

    Look for

    Cabbage leaves are wilted while the ribs retain some firmness.

    Stir-fry the cabbage first: Cabbage leaves are wilted while the ribs retain some firmness.Stir-frying & sautéing ↗
  4. 04

    Cook pork and aromatics

    Add the remaining oil and pork, separating slices until the surfaces change color. Add ginger, garlic, chili and green garlic and cook until fragrant. Insert a thermometer sideways into the thickest slice; continue cooking until its center reaches 63°C.

    Look for

    Pork slices are separated with lightly curled edges and unburnt aromatics.

    Cook pork and aromatics: Pork slices are separated with lightly curled edges and unburnt aromatics.Stir-frying & sautéing ↗
  5. 05

    Combine and season

    Return the cabbage and add soy sauce, vinegar, cooking wine and bouillon. Toss and set a 2 min check. Finish when evenly hot without making the leaves release excessive liquid.

    Look for

    Cabbage and pork are evenly mixed with little liquid at the base.

    Combine and season: Cabbage and pork are evenly mixed with little liquid at the base.Stir-frying & sautéing ↗
  6. 06

    Rest before serving

    Turn off the heat and plate, setting a 3 min rest reminder before eating to complete the whole-cut pork safety rest.

    Look for

    Tender cabbage and pork slices are lightly coated in sauce without pooled water.

    Rest before serving: Tender cabbage and pork slices are lightly coated in sauce without pooled water.Preparation ↗
Recipe sources & image information

Adapted from HowToCook / 手撕包菜 · HowToCook contributors / Anduin2017/HowToCook · Unlicense

Bilingual editorial adaptation. Independently content-reviewed; not kitchen-tested. Project-generated images illustrate this recipe and its steps, rather than a user’s cooking result. Timing is an estimate; check actual ingredients, labels and doneness.

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