Yugan chili-and-pork stir-fry 余干辣椒炒肉
Yugan chili-and-pork stir-fry is featured among the local specialties of Jiangxi.
Local green chilies are quickly fried with pork. Expect pronounced heat and order rice alongside.
How it is made
Yugan green chilies are sliced and quickly stir-fried with pork, allowing the meat juices and pepper oils to mingle. The peppers are a main ingredient rather than a removable decoration.
Flavour & texture
Expect pronounced chili heat, a fresh pepper aroma and savory pork richness. Fast cooking preserves some bite in the peppers while browning the meat.
Local roots & traditions
The dish highlights Yugan's local chili identity within Jiangxi cooking.
How to order Yugan chili-and-pork stir-fry
Order rice and a milder companion dish, and ask whether the kitchen can reduce the amount of chili.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 余干辣椒炒肉 for Yugan chili-and-pork stir-fry. Order rice and a milder companion dish, and ask whether the kitchen can reduce the amount of chili.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.