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Chinese Stir-Fried Pork

Chinese Stir-Fried Pork reads umami 8.0, salinity 6.3 and richness 5.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Chinese main, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 8.9 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 5.1 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 0.9 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 1.1 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 5.9 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.1 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 8.0 · Salinity 6.3 · Richness 5.5 · Sweetness 4.7 · Allium 3.8 · Funk & Ferment 2.8 · Warm Spice 1.4 · Nutty 1.4 · Fruity 1.3 · Bitterness 0.9 · Earthy 0.9 · Floral 0.9 · Sourness 0.8 · Herbaceous 0.8 · Heat 0.8

What's in it (11)

• 200 grams Sliced pork (belly, leg)
• 1 Salt and pepper
• 1 Katakuriko
• 5 Asparagus (or any vegetable you like)
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Sake
• 3 tbsp Water
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Oyster sauce
• 1 pinch Black pepper

Time & effort: about 25 min (15 min active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 60 kcal, 4.9 g protein, 3.6 g fat, 2.7 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (12 steps)

1. Cut the pork into suitable sizes.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Coat with katakuriko lightly.
4. Cut the asparagus into 4 pieces diagonally, which makes them easier to cook.
5. Slice the garlic.
6. Mix all ingredients.
7. Heat oil in a wok, fry the asparagus quickly, and transfer to a plate.
8. Heat oil in the wok again, and cook the garlic, then add the pork.
9. When the pork has browned, add the asparagus, and pour sauce.
10. Stir fry to combine all the ingredients.
11. When the sauce starts thickened, turn the heat off.
12. Serve to a plate, sprinkle black pepper and it's done (it's tasty with a lot of pepper).

Dishes with a similar flavor shape

• Pepper Steak — Chinese-American
• Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry — Chinese-American
• Hokkaido-style Soy Sauce Ramen Soup Concentrate — Japanese
• Tortellini in Brodo — Italian · Emilia-Romagna
• Yaki Udon with Chicken and Vegetables — Japanese

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.