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Pork Belly and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe

Ingredients:

- 1 pound pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium napa cabbage, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 red chilies chopped
- Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Heat the cooking oil in a large wok or pan over medium-high heat.

2. Add the pork belly and stir-fry until browned and slightly crispy.

3. Add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

4. Add the cabbage and stir-fry until tender-crisp.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.

6. Pour the sauce over the pork belly and cabbage, add the red chilies and stir-fry until well combined.

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Pork ribs with Green beans Recipe

Ingredients:

- 500g pork ribs, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 200g green beans, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3-5 dried chilies
- 1 tbsp cooking wine (e.g., Shaoxing wine)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce (for color)
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup water or broth

Instructions:

1. Blanch Ribs:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pork ribs and blanch for 3-5 minutes to remove impurities. Rinse the ribs under cold water and set aside.

2. Prepare Green Beans:
- Trim the green beans and set aside.

3. Sauté Aromatics:
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Add cooking oil, then add the minced garlic, dried chilies and ginger slices. Sauté until fragrant.

4. Stir-fry Ribs:
- Add the blanched pork ribs to the wok and stir-fry until they are lightly browned.

5. Add Seasoning:
- Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), cooking wine, sugar, and dark soy sauce. Stir well to coat the ribs evenly.

6. Braise:
- Add the water or broth to the wok. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45-60 minutes, or until the ribs are tender.

7. Stir-fry Green Beans:
- Add the green beans to the wok and stir-fry until they are cooked but still slightly crisp, about 5-7 minutes. If the sauce is reducing too quickly, add a little more water.

8. Thicken Sauce (Optional):
- If you want a thicker sauce, remove the ribs and green beans from the wok. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the wok and stir until the sauce thickens. Return the ribs and green beans to the wok and toss to coat.

9. Serve:
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions, if desired.