Yu Xiang Rou Si (Fish Fragrant Pork Shreds)
Shredded pork with crunchy carrot, pepper and bamboo in a sweet, sour and spicy sauce. There is no fish in it, the name comes from the seasoning.
- Time35 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.55 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 465kcal
- 23.7gcarbs
- 12.4gof which sugars
- 30.8gfat
- 10.6gsaturates
- 23.2gprotein
- 5.3gfibre
- 3.9gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the pork with 1 tbsp soy sauce, the Shaoxing wine, 1 tbsp cornflour and 1 tbsp water and leave for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Stir the black vinegar, the second 1 tbsp soy sauce, sugar, 1 tsp cornflour and 4 tbsp water together in a small bowl.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a wok over a high heat. Stir fry the pork for 2 to 3 minutes, separating the strands, until no longer pink. Lift out onto a plate.
2 min 30 s - 4
Add the last 1 tbsp oil and the chilli bean paste and fry for 30 seconds, until the oil turns red and smells rich.
0 min 30 s - 5
Add the garlic, ginger and the white parts of the spring onions and stir for 20 seconds, then the carrot, pepper and bamboo shoots. Stir fry for 2 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
2 min 20 s - 6
Return the pork, stir the sauce and pour it in. Toss for 1 minute until glossy and thick. Scatter over the green spring onions and serve with rice.
1 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
