Bring the rich flavors of Chinese cuisine to your kitchen with this easy-to-follow recipe. Sauteed British pork mince is glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce, paired with crunchy mangetout and vibrant yellow pepper. Topped with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fiery red chilli, this delectable ...
Add the rinsed basmati rice and 260ml of cold water to a pot with a lid and bring to the boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover and let simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the rice is cooked and all the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and keep covered until serving.
STIR-FRY
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Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork mince and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it into large bite-sized pieces, until it's browned and crispy.
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Add the diced yellow pepper and chopped mangetout to the pan, stirring for 2-3 minutes till they start to soften.
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Mix in the finely chopped ginger and Chinese five-spice mix, and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the mix becomes fragrant.
SAUCE
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In a separate bowl, dissolve the chicken stock cube and tomato paste in boiling water. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornflour mix, and sugar, then whisk to combine.
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Pour the sauce mixture in with the pork and vegetables. Stir for 2-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the stir-fry evenly.
GARNISH
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While the sauce is thickening, finely slice the spring onion and red chilli.
SERVING
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Serve the golden glazed pork stir-fry over the cooked basmati rice, garnishing with spring onion, red chilli, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.