Today, we are preparing a popular stir-fry dish: stir-fried roast pork with Gai Lan (Chinese broccoli). This dish is incredibly easy to make and serves as an excellent way to utilize any leftover roast pork. Since the roast pork is already well-seasoned and flavorful, minimal additional seasoning is required. The freshness and crunch of the Chinese broccoli complement the savory roast pork, resulting in a satisfying meal.
How to Prepare Stir-Fried Roast Pork with Chinese Broccoli
- First, take the Chinese roast pork out of the freezer or refrigerator and allow it to reach room temperature. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a well-seasoned cast-iron wok (or a large skillet) over medium heat to sear the roast pork until it is warm and fragrant. Remove the roast pork and slice it thinly. (If using freshly roasted pork, this step can be skipped.)
- Thinly slice the carrots and prepare a tablespoon of chopped garlic.
- Trim the fibrous bottom portion of the Chinese broccoli stems. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the outer fibrous layer of the remaining stems. Cut the leafy sections into lengths of about two to three inches and slice the stems diagonally into short pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix light soy sauce, salt, sugar, and a small amount of water.
- Bring water to a rolling boil, then add the Chinese broccoli and carrot slices. Boil briefly until they are crisp-tender.
- Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok to sauté the chopped garlic. Then, add the roast pork followed by the blanched vegetables.
- Add the prepared seasoning mixture and increase the heat to high to stir-fry everything together.
- Add a splash of Chinese Shaoxing wine.
- Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing one teaspoon of cornstarch with three tablespoons of cold water. Pour this into the wok and stir-fry over high heat for a few seconds.
- Garnish with spring onions. Remove the dish from the wok and transfer it to a serving plate.
Instructions
- Remove the Chinese roast pork from the freezer or refrigerator and allow it to return to room temperature. Sear the roast pork over medium heat until it is warm and fragrant.
- Remove the roast pork and slice it thinly.
- Thinly slice the carrots and prepare a tablespoon of chopped garlic.
- Trim the fibrous bottom portion of the Chinese broccoli stems. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the outer fibrous layer of the remaining stems. Cut the leafy sections into lengths of about two to three inches and slice the stems diagonally into short pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix light soy sauce, salt, sugar, and a small amount of water.
- Bring water to a rolling boil, then add the Chinese broccoli and carrot slices. Boil briefly until they are crisp-tender.
- Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok to sauté the chopped garlic. Add the roast pork followed by the blanched vegetables.
- Add the prepared seasoning mixture and a splash of Chinese Shaoxing wine.
- Prepare a cornstarch slurry. Pour this into the wok and stir-fry over high heat for a few seconds.
- Remove the dish from the wok and transfer it to a serving plate.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 servings
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 290
Total Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 48mg
Sodium: 3838mg
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 15g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.
Tips for Making the Best Stir-fried Gai Lan with Roast Pork
- Peel off the fibrous outer layer of the Chinese broccoli stem.
- Blanching the vegetables is optional. If you choose not to blanch, stir-fry the vegetables separately for a longer time, adding a bit of water until they become tender before combining them with the roast pork.
- If using freshly purchased Chinese roast pork, no searing is needed. For leftover roast pork that has been refrigerated or frozen, briefly deep-fry or sear it to restore its freshness before stir-frying.
- The cornstarch slurry should be slightly more diluted with water to create a light gravy that allows the vegetables to absorb the flavor of the roast pork.
- Feel free to use any other leftover meat you have on hand, pairing it with fresh vegetables to create a delicious stir-fry meal.
Interested in Making Your Own Chinese Roast Pork at Home?
If you would like to make Chinese roast pork at home, a video and the full recipe are available on the food blog. Check out the Roast Pork video and the Roast Pork recipe for more details.
