{"id":384,"date":"2025-04-20T22:37:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T02:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodcookie.top\/?p=384"},"modified":"2025-11-12T08:40:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T08:40:35","slug":"crisp-celery-meets-tender-pork-a-speedy-stir-fry-sensation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipework.com\/?p=384","title":{"rendered":"Crisp Celery Meets Tender Pork: A Speedy Stir-Fry Sensation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--WPRM Recipe 386-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Celery and Pork Stir-Fry<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\tEnjoy the perfect balance of textures and flavors with this quick Celery and Pork Stir-Fry! Crunchy celery pairs with tender, savory pork slices, all coated in a simple yet flavorful sauce of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of sugar. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners\u2014light, healthy, and packed with umami. The vibrant green celery adds a fresh, crisp bite, while the pork stays juicy and tender thanks to a quick marinade. Serve over steamed rice for a satisfying, well-rounded meal that\u2019s as delicious as it is easy to make.\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t<ul><li>Wok or large non-stick skillet<\/li><li>Cutting board<\/li><li>Sharp knife<\/li><li>Mixing bowl<\/li><li>Spatula or wooden spoon<\/li><li>Small bowl (for sauce)<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<ul><li>For the Pork<\/li><li>300 g pork loin or shoulder (thinly sliced against the grain)<\/li><li>1 tbsp cornstarch<\/li><li>1 tbsp light soy sauce<\/li><li>1 tsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)<\/li><li>1 tsp sesame oil<\/li><li>1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)<\/li><li>For the Celery<\/li><li>4-5 large celery stalks (trimmed and sliced diagonally into 2cm pieces)<\/li><li>1 small onion (thinly sliced (optional, for extra flavor))<\/li><li>2 cloves garlic (minced)<\/li><li>1 tsp grated ginger<\/li><li>For the Sauce<\/li><li>2 tbsp light soy sauce<\/li><li>1 tbsp oyster sauce<\/li><li>1 tsp sugar<\/li><li>1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)<\/li><li>1\/2 tsp ground white pepper<\/li><li>1 tsp sesame oil (for finishing)<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<ol><li>Marinate the Pork: In a mixing bowl, combine sliced pork, cornstarch, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix gently until the pork is evenly coated. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes to tenderize.<\/li><li>Prepare Vegetables &amp; Sauce: Slice celery diagonally (this maximizes crunch), dice onion (if using), and mince garlic and ginger. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.<\/li><li>Cook the Pork: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and spread it in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until seared on one side, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until mostly cooked through (it will finish cooking with the celery). Transfer pork to a plate, leaving any oil in the wok.<\/li><li>Saut\u00e9 Aromatics &amp; Celery: In the same wok, add garlic and ginger, saut\u00e9 for 30 seconds until fragrant. If using onion, add it now and cook for 1 minute until slightly softened. Add celery and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender (it should still have a slight crunch).<\/li><li>Combine with Pork &amp; Sauce: Return the pork to the wok, pour in the prepared sauce, and toss everything together. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork and celery evenly. Drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil for extra aroma.<\/li><li>Serve: Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy immediately with steamed rice or noodles.<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t<p>Pork Tenderness Tip: Slicing pork against the grain (across the muscle fibers) makes it more tender\u2014look for the lines in the meat and cut perpendicular to them.<br \/>\nVegetable Variations: Add bell peppers, carrots, or snow peas for color and texture. Baby corn or water chestnuts also pair well for extra crunch.<br \/>\nGluten-Free Option: Use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure the oyster sauce is gluten-free.<br \/>\nQuick Dinner Hack: Prep all ingredients ahead of time (marinate pork and slice veggies) for a stress-free cooking experience.<br \/>\nLeftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet to maintain celery\u2019s crunch.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Main Course<\/div><div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-cuisine\">Chinese<\/div><div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-keyword\">Sweet and Sour Pork<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":872,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-384","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chinesefood"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipework.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/384","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipework.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipework.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipework.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipework.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=384"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipework.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/384\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":951,"href":"https:\/\/recipework.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/384\/revisions\/951"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipework.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipework.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipework.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=384"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipework.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}