Stir-Fried Spoon Worm with Soy Sauce Pork

Stir-Fried Spoon Worm with Soy Sauce Pork
Commonly known as spoon worm, this aquatic plant from Poyang Lake has become a delicacy on the tables of people in Nanchang, praised for its crisp texture and fresh spring flavor. It is said that regularly consuming it can replenish energy, enhance eyesight, and prevent aging. Although 'Stir-Fried Spoon Worm with Bacon' is a classic dish, pairing it with soy sauce pork elevates the flavor while avoiding the saltiness and toughness often associated with cured meat.

Materials

Chives 2 ounces

How To Make

  1. Clean and cut the spoon worm into sections. Preparing spoon worm can be tedious, as each small leaf needs to be removed, leaving only the stem, which stains your fingers yellow and is hard to wash off for days. Fortunately, I bought mine prepped from a reliable vendor who selects the tender ones carefully.

    Clean and cut the spoon worm into sections. Preparing spoon worm can be tedious, as each small leaf needs to be removed, leaving only the stem, which stains your fingers yellow and is hard to wash off for days. Fortunately, I bought mine prepped from a reliable vendor who selects the tender ones carefully.
  2. Wash and cut the chives into sections.

    Wash and cut the chives into sections.
  3. Prepare the soy sauce pork, chili peppers, and sliced garlic.

    Prepare the soy sauce pork, chili peppers, and sliced garlic.
  4. In a heated pan with a small amount of oil, slowly cook the soy sauce pork until it becomes translucent and releases a lot of oil. This is a recipe from my mom.

    In a heated pan with a small amount of oil, slowly cook the soy sauce pork until it becomes translucent and releases a lot of oil. This is a recipe from my mom.
  5. Once the pork is browned, increase the heat and add the garlic slices and chili peppers to release their aroma.

    Once the pork is browned, increase the heat and add the garlic slices and chili peppers to release their aroma.
  6. Add the spoon worm and chive stems, stir-fry, then drizzle with cooking wine. Lastly, toss in the chive leaves until soft, adding a pinch of salt and light soy sauce.

    Add the spoon worm and chive stems, stir-fry, then drizzle with cooking wine. Lastly, toss in the chive leaves until soft, adding a pinch of salt and light soy sauce.
  7. Serve this dish; it's salty, fragrant, crisp, and incredibly satisfying alongside rice.

    Serve this dish; it's salty, fragrant, crisp, and incredibly satisfying alongside rice.