Pork and Pepper Stir Fry
This dish is a perfect harmony of tender pork slices, colorful bell peppers, and a tantalizing blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors.
Equipment
- Nonstick skillet or wok
- Measuring cup
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shao Hsing Wine, or Chinese cooking wine, for an alcohol-free option - use apple juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into thin slices
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, deseeded and cut into julienne
- 1 teaspoons chili oil, or half a teaspoon of red chili pepper flakes
Instructions
- MAKE THE SAUCE: To make the slurry, combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl, and stir until the cornstarch dissolves. In a measuring cup, combine soy sauce, Shao Hsing Wine (Chinese cooking wine), rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and sesame oil, then add the slurry. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- PREP THE PORK: Cut the pork tenderloin into thin slices. Season them with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
- COOK THE PORK: Heat the pan with oil, add the pork slices, and cook until golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
- STIR FRYING: Use the same pan, and add more oil if needed. Saute the onion until tender. Next, add the bell pepper and cook until crisp-tender. Add the cooked pork back into the pan, and stir to combine. For a little heat, add the chili oil or red chili pepper flakes. Then pour the sauce (stir the sauce first before adding to the pan). Garnish with green onions, and serve with steamed rice or noodles.
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Notes
- You can serve your stir-fried pork with rice or egg noodles. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions and add them to your stir-fried pork.
- If you want it alcohol-free, add about 1/4 cup of apple juice to the sauce to substitute for Shao Hsing Wine (Chinese cooking wine).
- You can also add any kind of veggies you like. You can add broccoli, zucchini, carrots, or even Napa cabbage.