Don't let the number of ingredients overwhelm
you. Once all the ingredients are prepared the meal comes together
very quickly. Serve with crunchy Chinese noodles and hot green
tea.
Deluxe Pork
Stir-Fry
1 pound boneless pork
loin
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
1 sweet red or green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 small yellow squash, sliced
2 small zucchini, cut into julienne strips
1/2 cup sliced green onions
6 ounces fresh or thawed frozen Chinese pea pods
2 cups broccoli flowerettes
2/3 cup beef bouillon
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Hot cooked rice (optional)
Freeze pork for 30 to
45 minutes for ease in slicing; cut across grain into 1/4-inch
strips. Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, garlic, ginger root,
vinegar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch and pepper; mix well and pour
over pork. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight.
Pour oil around top and
sides of preheated wok; heat for about 2 minutes at medium-high.
Add marinated pork (undrained) to wok; stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes.
Add carrots and red pepper; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add yellow
squash, zucchini and green onions; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add
Chinese pea pods and broccoli and continue stir-frying for 2
minutes.
Combine beef bouillon,
wine, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, remaining 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce,
and sugar; pour over vegetables and pork. Stir-fry over medium
heat for 3 to 5 minutes until sauce is thickened and bubbly.
Serve immediately over hot cooked rice, if desired.
