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[Shiitake Mushroom and Dried Shrimp Meat Sauce]

[Shiitake Mushroom and Dried Shrimp Meat Sauce]

Marinated pork loin, meaty shiitake cubes and plump dried shrimp come together in a chunky, umami-loaded sauce destined for noodles and steamed rice.

Instructions

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    Cut the pork tenderloin into small cubes, cut the shiitake mushrooms into small cubes, and soak the dried shrimp for 20 minutes in advance, then drain the water.

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    Add a tablespoon of light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, a teaspoon of white pepper powder, and ginger slices to the diced pork tenderloin, mix well, and marinate for 20 minutes.

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    Use scissors to cut the dried red chili peppers into small sections.

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    Heat the wok and add a generous amount of vegetable oil, then add the diced shiitake mushrooms and fry for 2 minutes, then remove and set aside.

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    I just added a bit too much oil, so I scooped some out, then added the diced pork tenderloin and stir-fried over medium heat.

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    At first, it will make the oil very cloudy.

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    Keep stir-frying continuously, and after about ten to twenty minutes, the oil will become clear, and the moisture in the diced meat will evaporate a lot, becoming drier and darker in color.

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    At this time, add the mushrooms that were just fried, along with the dried shrimp, and continue to stir-fry for a while.

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    Then add chopped chili peppers and some chili powder, 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder, and 1 teaspoon of Sichuan pepper powder.

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    Sauté for 2 minutes to fully release the spiciness.

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    Add sweet bean paste and doubanjiang and continue to stir-fry for a while, until the sauce is fully cooked.

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    Sprinkle in the roasted white sesame seeds, and after cooling, put them into a lidded container and store in the refrigerator.

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    Finished product image

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    Finished product image

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • shiitake mushroom
    to taste
  • dried shrimp
    to taste
  • white pepper powder
    to taste
  • Roasted white sesame
    to taste
  • Sichuan pepper powder
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Doubanjiang
    to taste
  • Sweet bean sauce
    to taste
  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • cooking wine
    to taste
  • Five-spice powder
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Dried red chili peppers
    to taste
  • chili powder
    to taste
  • Ginger
    to taste