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Tiamongla Kasar
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Chilli Pork
Recipe: Bold & Spicy Restaurant-Style Pork Stir-Fry

55 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
13
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Chilli pork recipe is a hearty and flavour-packed dish made with tender pork pieces tossed in a spicy, savoury sauce. Widely enjoyed in Indo-Chinese cuisine, this dish brings together classic Chinese cooking styles with the bold spices and heat loved in Indian food. Across regions, you may find slight variations like for instance, some versions are dry and crispy, while others are saucy and rich. Ginger, garlic, green chillies, soy sauce, and chilli sauce are the main ingredients that give this dish its signature taste. The cooking method of this pork stir-fry happens in two stages. First, the pork is fried until it turns lightly brown and releases its fat. It is then tossed with ginger, garlic, chillies, and sauces that coat every piece with flavour. The addition of onions and capsicum adds crunch and balance to the dish. A light cornflour slurry helps bind everything together, creating a glossy, delicious finish. This chilli pork recipe is spicy, slightly tangy, and savoury with a hint of sweetness from onions and capsicum. It is important to note that salt is added only at the final stage after tasting, since soy sauce and chilli sauce already add enough seasoning to the dish. The best part about this dish is how easily it fits into any meal plan. It works well for both casual meals and small gatherings, and is sure to impress anyone who loves bold tastes.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 tbspVegetable Oil
1 kgPork (Belly & Shoulder mix)
2 inch Ginger (finely chopped)
1 podGarlic (thinly sliced)
3Green Chillies (slit)
2Cayenne Pepper (thinly sliced)
5 mediumOnions (cubed)
1½ tbspDark Soy Sauce
2 tbspChilli Sauce
as requiredSalt
2Capsicum (cubed)
1 tbspCornflour
¼ cupWater

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Fry the Pork

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the pork pieces and cook them slowly. Stir occasionally and continue cooking until the fat begins to melt and the pork turns slightly brown and crispy. Once evenly browned, transfer the pork to a plate and keep it aside for later use.

Step 1
Fry the Pork
15-17 Minutes
Step 2
Preparing the Aromatics
3 Minutes
Step 3
Adding Chillies & Onions
7 Minutes
Step 4
Add Sauces
3 Minutes

FAQs

Chilli pork recipe is a classic Indo-Chinese dish where pork is fried until tender and then stir-fried with chillies, sauces, and aromatics, creating a spicy, savoury, and well-balanced dish.