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Oriental Stir-fry with Black Bean Sauce
May 2, 2011
Dinner


15 minutes

4
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- 1 lb500 gCanadian Pork Loin or Leg, boneless
- 2 Tbsp25 mLcanola oil, divided
- 22green or red peppers, cut into strips
- 22stalks celery, sliced
- 11onion, thinly sliced
- 1/21/2large carrot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup125 mLchopped broccoli
- 22cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 Tbsp15 mLchopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup125 mLsnow peas
- 22green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup60 mLChinese black beans, soaked 30 minutes in warm water
- 2-1/2 cups625 mLchicken broth
- 1/4 cup50 mLsoy sauce
- dashdashpepper
- 2-1/2 Tbsp30 mLcornstarch
- 2 Tbsp25 mLsherry
Directions
Cut pork into small cubes. Heat 1 Tbsp/15 mLoil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Stir-fry pork, peppers, celery, onion and carrot until pork is browned; remove and keep warm. Add remaining 1 Tbsp/15 mL oil to wok; stir-fry garlic, ginger, snow peas and green onions 1 minute. Drain black beans; add and stir-fry briefly. Add broth, soy sauce and pepper; simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Combine cornstarch and sherry; add to sauce; cook until thickened. Toss meat and vegetables with sauce. Serve with rice noodles or steamed rice.