Garlic scapes with pork, Chinese style
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Garlic scapes are a wonderful ingredient that can be used to make many delicious dishes. In this case, you can choose the proportions yourself, as some prefer a meatier version, while others like pork just to enhance the scapes' piquant flavor. As for spiciness, you can add chili if you like, or leave it out altogether. The result is very tasty! You can serve this dish on its own or accompanied by a side of rice, for example. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Use a packet of garlic scapes like this in this recipe. Wash the greens.
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Step 2
2. Add salt to cold water and dissolve it, stirring.
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Step 3
3. Place the scapes there and leave for a couple of hours. Pre-soaking is important to keep the scapes firm and crisp during cooking.
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Step 4
4. After a couple of hours, dry the scallions. You can now proceed with the remaining ingredients. Rinse the meat.
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Step 5
5. Pat the pork dry and cut it into thin strips.
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Step 6
6. Cut the peeled onion into cubes.
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Step 7
7. Finely chop the garlic.
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Step 8
8. Grate the carrot on a grater.
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Step 9
9. Dissolve the cornstarch in half a cup of water. Then add the soy sauce and mix well.
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Step 10
10. Heat the vegetable oil. Place the pork into the pan (a wok is ideal). Stir-fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Step 11
11. Place the shoots on the frying pan.
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Step 12
12. And immediately add the carrots. Sauté for a couple more minutes.
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Step 13
13. Now drain all of this in a colander and set aside for a while.
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Step 14
14. Sauté the onion with garlic in a small amount of oil.
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Step 15
15. Pour the starch and soy sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a boil, then add the chives and meat. Stir and remove from heat after one minute. Add chili if desired.
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Step 16
16. That's it, our dish is ready to serve.