Yan Jian Rou (chili Pork)
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats, Grains | Chinese | Meats, Oriental | 4 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | lb | Lean pork |
| 1 | T | Light soy sauce |
| 2 | T | Rice wine or dry sherry |
| 1 | pn | Salt |
| 2 | t | Sesame oil |
| 3 | T | Peanut oil |
| 8 | oz | Fresh mild chiles |
| 3 | T | Finely chopped garlic |
| 1 | t | Red chili powder |
| =OR=- Cayenne pepper | ||
| 1 | t | Sichuan peppercorns, roasted |
| and crushed | ||
| 3 | T | Water |
| 1 | T | Light soy sauce |
| 2 | t | Sugar |
INSTRUCTIONS
CUT THE PORK into 3-inch thin slices and combine with the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine, salt and sesame oil. Cut the chiles in half lengthwise and seed them. Heat a wok or large saute pan until it is hot. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of peanut oil and the pork, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Remove the pork with a slotted spoon. Reheat the wok and add the remaining oil. When it is very hot, add the fresh chiles, garlic, chili powder or cayenne and peppercorns, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Then add the water, 1 tablespoon rice wine, soy sauce and sugar, and cook for another 30 seconds. Return the meat to the wok and heat through. Give the mixture several good stirs, turn onto a platter, and serve. Serves 4 as part of a Chinese meal or 2 as a single dish.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 340
Calories From Fat: 236
Total Fat: 26.4g
Cholesterol: 70.3mg
Sodium: 143.5mg
Potassium: 392.4mg
Carbohydrates: 4.7g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: 2.2g
Protein: 20.3g