Stir-fried bean sprouts and pork

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBean sprouts
½cupLean pork
2teaspoonsCornstarch
2teaspoonsSherry
½teaspoonSugar
¼teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonSoy sauce
1tablespoonOil
2tablespoonsOil
¼cupStock
¼teaspoonSalt

Directions

1. Blanch bean sprouts. Cut pork in matchstick-like strips.

2. Combine cornstarch, sherry, sugar, salt and soy sauce. Add to pork and toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes, turning meat occasionally.

3. Heat oil. Add bean sprouts; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from pan.

4. Heat remaining oil. Add pork and stir-fry until it loses its pinkness (about 2 minutes).

5. Add stock and heat quickly. Then cook, covered, 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat.

6. Return bean sprouts, stir in only to reheat. Sprinkle with remaining salt and serve at once. VARIATIONS: 1. For the pork, substitute lean beef, chicken, duck or shrimp.

2. In step 3, add with the bean sprouts any of the following, slivered: bamboo shoots, celery, cucumbers or mushrooms.

From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .