Guizhou Stir-Fried Fish Mint with Bacon

Guizhou Stir-Fried Fish Mint with Bacon
Known as 'Fish Mint' or 'Houttuynia Cordata,' this herb is a beloved delicacy in Guizhou, cherished for its heat-clearing and detoxifying properties. It can be enjoyed both as a cold salad or stir-fried, making it an essential ingredient in popular Guizhou snacks like grilled tofu, Siwawa, and tofu balls. Without Fish Mint, Guizhou snacks would lose a significant part of their charm. Once cooked, the potent flavor that many find overpowering disappears, and combined with the savory richness of bacon, it's an incredible dish.

Materials

Fish Mint 300g
Bacon 1 small piece
Dried Chilies 10 pieces
Green Garlic Shoots 5 stalks
Ginger Strips A small amount
Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon

How To Make

  1. Cut green garlic shoots into small sections.

    Cut green garlic shoots into small sections.

  2. Slice old ginger into thin strips.

    Slice old ginger into thin strips.

  3. Wash the dried chilies thoroughly.

    Wash the dried chilies thoroughly.

  4. Cut the dried chilies into small sections, known as 'chili tubes.'

    Cut the dried chilies into small sections, known as 'chili tubes.'

  5. Boil a piece of pork belly in clean water for 20 minutes, changing the water two to three times to remove excess saltiness.

    Boil a piece of pork belly in clean water for 20 minutes, changing the water two to three times to remove excess saltiness.

  6. Pan-fry the pork belly over low heat until slightly curled; no oil is needed as the meat is already fatty.

    Pan-fry the pork belly over low heat until slightly curled; no oil is needed as the meat is already fatty.

  7. Add the dried chili sections and stir-fry until they turn slightly dark, turning them into crispy chilies.

    Add the dried chili sections and stir-fry until they turn slightly dark, turning them into crispy chilies.

  8. Stir in the Fish Mint and add a tablespoon of soy sauce; no salt is needed as the bacon is already salty.

    Stir in the Fish Mint and add a tablespoon of soy sauce; no salt is needed as the bacon is already salty.

  9. Finally, add the green garlic shoots and stir-fry briefly before serving.

    Finally, add the green garlic shoots and stir-fry briefly before serving.

  10. Fish Mint should not be overcooked; stir-fry quickly and serve immediately.

    Fish Mint should not be overcooked; stir-fry quickly and serve immediately.

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