Spicy Hoisin Pork

The thick hoisin sauce in this dish gives it a rich, slightly sweet and pungent flavor. Hot sesame oil adds a little spice. 30 minutes or less.

⏱️ Prep: 10 min🍳 Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

1 pound	455 g	Southern-style boneless pork ribs, cut into 1/4-inch strips
3 tablespoons	45 ml	rice wine
1 tablespoon	15 ml	cornstarch
2 tablespoons	30 ml	avocado oil
1		medium carrot, roll cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3		garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
1 tablespoon	15 ml	fresh ginger, crushed and chopped
1		medium red onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1		red bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons	45 ml	soy sauce
3 tablespoons	45 ml	hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon	5 ml	hot sesame oil
1 bunch (6 to 8)		scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
—		steamed rice or noodles, for serving

Seal the pork, rice wine, and cornstarch in a large zip-top bag. Massage for 2 minutes.
In a wok or large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over high heat until it shimmers. Add the carrot, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the bell pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil and stir for about 2 minutes, until a glaze forms.
Stir in the scallions and serve over steamed rice. Heat check: Use more or less hot oil to regulate the spiciness.