Five-spice pork medallions

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsHot cooked rice; if desired
1cupChicken broth
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
½teaspoonFive-spice powder; (up to 3/4)
½teaspoonGrated ginger root
1Garlic clove; minced
¾poundsPork tenderloin; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1tablespoonCornstarch
1tablespoonOil
1cupFresh pea pods; trimmed
1Red bell pepper; cut into 1/4-inch strips
1can(14-oz.) baby corn nuggets; drained

Directions

Cook rice as directed on package. Keep warm.

In medium bowl, combine broth. soy sauce, five-spice powder, ginger root and garlic; mix well. Add pork slices. Cover; refrigerate at least ½ hour or up to 6 hours.

When ready to prepare, drain pork, reserving marinade. Add cornstarch to marinade; blend well. Set aside.

Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork; cook and stir 2 to3 minutes or until no longer pink. Add pea pods. bell pepper and corn nuggets; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Add cornstarch mixture; cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Serve over rice.

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 331 by James and Susan Kirkland <kirkland@...> on Nov 30, 1997