Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Vegetables

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Rehydrate dried shiitake mushrooms (if using) in warm water for 20 minutes. Squeeze dry and finely dice.

2. 2

   Rinse the preserved mustard greens thoroughly to remove excess salt. Squeeze dry and finely chop. If using salty preserved greens, you may need to soak them for 15-30 minutes before rinsing.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped preserved mustard greens, diced water chestnuts (if using), and diced shiitake mushrooms (if using).

4. 4

   Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, cornstarch, and sugar to the pork mixture.

5. 5

   Mix thoroughly by hand or with a spoon, pounding the mixture against the bowl for 3-5 minutes until it becomes sticky and well combined. This helps create a tender texture.

6. 6

   Flatten the mixture into an even patty on a heatproof plate. Make a slight indentation in the center to help it cook evenly.

7. 7

   Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil in a steamer.

8. 8

   Place the plate with the pork patty into the steamer. Cover and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and the juices run clear. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the patty.

9. 9

   Carefully remove the plate from the steamer. Drizzle with sesame oil or soy sauce if desired, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving immediately with steamed rice.