Spring Bamboo Shoots Steamed Pork with Black Beans

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse and coarsely chop the fermented black beans, then mix with minced garlic in a small bowl

2. 2

   Blanch the pork chunks in boiling water for 2 minutes, then rinse under cold water and drain completely

3. 3

   In a steaming bowl, layer the pork, then arrange spring bamboo shoots on top

4. 4

   Sprinkle the black bean and garlic mixture evenly over the pork and bamboo shoots

5. 5

   Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, and chicken stock in a small bowl and pour over the ingredients

6. 6

   Steam over rapidly boiling water for 15 minutes until pork is tender

7. 7

   Remove from steamer and pour the cooking liquid into a small saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat

8. 8

   Stir the cornstarch slurry and slowly add to the simmering liquid while stirring constantly until thickened

9. 9

   Pour the thickened sauce back over the steamed pork and bamboo shoots, toss gently to combine and serve immediately