Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (225g) ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (US) / corn flour (UK)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 inch ginger, minced (approx. 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons)
  • 4 oz (115g) diced shiitake mushrooms (fresh or rehydrated dried)
  • 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup (120g) frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (US) / corn flour (UK)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions:

  1. Combine ground pork, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add diced shiitake mushrooms and cook until softened and slightly browned.
  4. Add the marinated pork to the wok and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Gradually pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  7. Stir in thawed frozen peas and sliced green onions. Cook for a minute or two until heated through.
  8. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or eggs. Enjoy your homemade lobster sauce!