Pork Bean Sprouts Stir Fry For Two Recipes

WALTER KEI'S SHANGHAI-STYLE PORK AND BEAN SPROUTS

Steps:

• Slice the pork into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then stack the slices and cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks. Put the matchsticks in a shallow bowl and add the garlic, 2 teaspoons of the rice wine, the cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Stir to combine.
• Heat 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Swirl in the olive oil and add the pork, spread it around it in the wok. Cook undisturbed 20 seconds, letting the pork begin to brown. Then, using a metal spatula, stir-fry the pork until it is no longer pink, about 1 minute. Add the bean sprouts, then remaining 2 teaspoons rice wine, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until the pork and bean sprouts are just cooked through.

JAPANESE MOYASHI ITAMI (PORK AND BEAN SPROUT STIR FRY)

Steps:

• Blanch the bean sprouts for 20 seconds in lightly salted, boiling water. Drain and set aside.
• In a large stir fry pan, saute the garlic in a small amount of oil over medium heat for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes (don't brown). Add the pork and stir fry. As the pork is cooking, add a small splash of sake to coat the pork lightly and a small heaping spoonful of sugar. Cook until the pork is mostly done.
• Add the garlic chives (nira) and carrots and a small amount of soy sauce. Continue to stir fry at a slow to medium sizzle (medium heat) until combined.
• Add the bean sprouts and continue to cook stirring occasionally for 5-10 minutes until the bean sprouts are done (they should be just a little crisp). Season with salt and pepper (to taste) and a little more soy sauce if desired.
• Just before serving, add the ground sesame seeds (you can use whole sesame seeds if you want to be lazy). Serve with white rice.

PORK STIR FRY

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch, soya sauce, vinegar, honey and garlic together.
• Add sliced pork and marinate a few hours:this can be done on the morning; refrigerate.
• Remove meat from marinade.
• Heat wok or large frypan on High.
• Add oil,ginger and pork;stir fry until golden brown. Remove meat.
• Add onion, celery,pepper,mushrooms and broccoli.Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add chicken broth, marinade,pork and beansprouts.
• Stir on High until vegetables are tender crisp.
• Recipe can be easily doubled.