Wild onions stir-fried with cured pork is a simple, rustic home-style dish. The fresh aroma of wild onions and the savory flavor of cured pork combine perfectly. It's easy to make and goes well with rice.
Materials
Steps for making stir-fried wild onions with cured pork
Wash the cured pork and soak it in cold water overnight. This not only removes the saltiness but also makes the skin softer during cooking; otherwise, the skin will be hard and tough to chew.
Pick and wash the wild onions.
Smash the wild onion bulbs with a knife before cutting them into sections; this makes them cook faster when stir-frying.
Cook the cured pork until tender and slice it. Mince the garlic and cut the dried chili peppers into sections.
Heat a pan with a little oil, add the sliced cured pork and stir-fry over low heat until the fatty parts become translucent and the edges curl slightly. Remove and set aside (leaving the oil in the pan).
Sauté garlic slices and dried chili peppers in the remaining oil in a wok over medium heat until fragrant. Add Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry until fragrant.
Stir-fry the wild shallots briefly, then add the cured pork and stir-fry. Add 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sugar to enhance the flavor. Finally, add the wild shallot leaves and stir-fry quickly for 10 seconds until just cooked (avoid making the leaves mushy).
It's absolutely delicious with rice or steamed buns!
Tips for stir-frying wild onions with cured pork
This dish is savory and fragrant, with the unique aroma of wild onions balancing the richness of the cured pork. It's delicious with rice or as a filling for steamed buns! If the cured pork is too salty, try reducing the amount of light soy sauce. Give it a try!
