Kung Pao Pork Diced
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Published October 29, 2026
13 ingredients
by WokBite Kitchen
15min Prep
45min Cook
60min Total
4Servings
MediumDifficulty
This Kung Pao pork diced is a weeknight-friendly take on the classic Sichuan dish. Pork tenderloin is marinated briefly, then quickly stir-fried with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns for a numbing kick. The sauce comes together in minutes with soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar, creating a glossy coating that clings to every piece.
Serve it hot with steamed rice and a side of greens. The peanuts add a satisfying crunch, while the dried tofu gives extra texture. It’s a balanced meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Tap an item to tick it off- 300 g pork tenderloin, cut into large dice
- 50 g dried red chilies
- 5 g ginger, minced
- 30 ml soy sauce
- 150 g peanuts
- 500 ml oil, for frying
- 5 g garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp water starch (mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water)
- 1 large scallion, cut into 2 cm pieces
- 1 piece dried tofu, cut into cubes
- 5 g salt
- 15 g Sichuan peppercorns
- 15 g white sugar
Method
1
In a bowl, combine the pork, salt, a pinch of white pepper, and 1 tbsp water starch. Mix well and marinate with a drizzle of oil.
2
Prepare the ingredients. Heat the oil in a wok until hot, add the pork and stir-fry quickly to separate the pieces. Remove and set aside.
3
Leave a little oil in the wok, add the ginger, garlic, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns, and stir-fry until fragrant. Return the pork to the wok and pour in the sauce (mix soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, oyster sauce, and water starch).
4
Add the scallion and peanuts, toss to combine, and transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot with rice.
5
Enjoy this sweet and sour dish with tender pork—perfect for dinner.
Why this worksVelveting the pork with water starch keeps it tender and juicy. Be careful not to burn the dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns; stir-fry them over medium heat until fragrant. The sauce should be added last and tossed quickly to coat the ingredients without overcooking.
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