Who knew gardenias could be eaten?! In Hunan, gardenias are indeed eaten! The gardenias I'm using here were actually picked by my mom last year 😂. After blanching them, she put them in the freezer, and only just took them out to eat now. May is the peak season for gardenias. Friends in the south whose hometowns are in the countryside can go directly to the mountains to pick fresh gardenias. Remember to remove the stamens, blanch them, drain them, and then you can stir-fry them.
Materials
Seasonal Delicacy 💢 Gardenia Stir-fried with Cured Pork | Home-Style Recipe Steps
😋Finished dish! To be honest, I finished this whole dish, hahaha! 😁
Slice the cured pork into thin slices, blanch it in boiling water, and then remove it from the water.
Heat oil in a wok again, add the sliced cured pork and stir-fry until some of the fat is rendered!
Add a little garlic, bird's eye chili, and dried chili powder, and stir-fry until fragrant!
Next, add the blanched gardenia flowers and a little green bell pepper, and stir-fry over high heat for about 20 seconds. The gardenia flowers I used were actually picked by my mom last year 😂. After blanching them, she put them in the freezer, and only took them out to eat now. May is the peak season for gardenias. Friends in the south whose hometowns are in the countryside can go directly to the mountains to pick fresh gardenia flowers. Remember to remove the stamens, blanch them, drain them, and then you can stir-fry them.
Pouring a spoonful of water along the edge of the pot can speed up the cooking process.
For seasoning, simply add a little salt and chicken bouillon.
Finally, turn up the heat and stir-fry for 20 seconds, then it's ready to serve! Isn't it simple?
😋A delicious and seasonal stir-fried gardenia with cured pork is ready! Did you learn how to make it?
