In late spring and early summer, when the pea harvest is in full swing, these small green beans sparkle like gems on the stalls of major markets. And in my house, the arrival of peas is always accompanied by a different kind of warmth.
One weekend, my mother and uncle came to visit, and among the large bags of ingredients, the bag of fresh peas was the most attractive. Our family of three doesn't have a special preference for peas, but when we see these tender beans, we can't help but have the desire to try them.
"There are so many peas, we have to think about what to do with them." Mother said, looking at the bag full of peas.
"You can freeze it and take some out when you want to eat it." Uncle proposed.
As a result, a pea processing war was set off at home. My mother-in-law and I peeled the peas out of the pods one by one and prepared to put them in the refrigerator to add a touch of greenery to the table of the future.
In the process of peeling the beans, I found that these peas were unusually tender, as if they could come out of the water with a pinch. The mother-in-law looked at these beans, and a trace of joy flashed in her eyes: "Such tender peas, it must be great to fry them!" ”
As soon as I said I'd do it, I immediately took the lean meat and prepared to fry a plate of peas for my mother-in-law. The lean meat is diced and lightly marinated with starch and spices, while the peas are blanched in boiling water to keep them tender.
When the oil is hot, I stir-fry the diced lean pork and add light soy sauce to taste until it changes color. Later, the blanched peas are also added to the pot, jumping and tumbling along with the diced lean meat. To make this dish even more delicious, I also deliberately added some minced garlic to enhance the flavor.
As the temperature in the pan rises, the aromas of peas and diced lean meat gradually merge and permeate the kitchen. Finally, I add a pinch of salt and oyster sauce to taste, and a plate of fried pork with peas is complete.
After tasting it, the mother-in-law was full of praise: "This pea is so tender, it is so delicious to eat it stir-fried!" "And I'm glad that I can bring such delicious food to my family.
In late spring and early summer, peas add a different color and flavor to our table. And that dish of fried pork with peas has become our family's signature dish this season.