Spicy Cashew Pork Recipes

SPICY PORK AND CASHEW STIR-FRY WITH SNOW PEAS AND RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Stir together Sherry, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, then stir in sesame oil. Add pork, stirring to coat well, and let stand 10 minutes.
• Stir together sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
• Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until a bead of water dropped on cooking surface evaporates immediately. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, swirling wok to coat evenly, then stir-fry 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Add bell pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add snow peas and cashews and stir-fry until snow peas are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
• Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil in wok until just smoking, then stir-fry remaining ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Add pork and stir-fry, separating strips, until browned and barely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vegetables and sweetened soy sauce, then stir-fry until vegetables are just heated through, about 1 minute more.

CASHEW & PORK STIR FRY

Steps:

• Trim fat from pork and cut into 3/4 inch slices.
• Place in shallow dish.
• Blend the soy sauce and cornstarch together until smooth and free of lumps.
• Pour soy mixture over pork, stirring until all pieces are coated.
• Cover with plastic wrap and marinade in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat nonstick skilled untiol hot, add the cashew nuts and dry-fry for 2-3 minutes until toasted, stirring frequently. Transfer to a place and reserve.
• Heat a wok or large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of oil, and when hot, add the leeks, ginger, garlic and bell pepper and stir fry for 5 minutes or until soft.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate and keep warm.
• Drain the pork, reserving the marinade.
• Add the remaining oil to the wok and, when hot, add pork, and stir-fry for 5 minutes until brown.
• Return the reserved vegetables to the wok with the marinade and stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Stir in toasted cashews and chopped cilantro and serve immediately with freshly cooked noodles.