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Sesame and Ginger Hangzhou-Style Dongpo Pork

Name: Sesame and Ginger Hangzhou-Style Dongpo Pork
Total time: 97 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jiangsu Chinese
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder; 1/2 cup lotus seeds; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tbsp sugar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 2 cups water; 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening); 1 tsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp grated ginger

A nutty, aromatic twist with sesame and ginger enhancing the savory depth.

97 minutes4 servings

Method

Before sautéing the pork, mix sesame seeds and grated ginger into the pork mixture.
Soak lotus seeds in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
Cut pork into 1-inch cubes and sauté with garlic and ginger.
Add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and water, then simmer 1 hour.
Add lotus seeds and cook 20 minutes more until tender.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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