Spicy Pork Stir-Fry

Control the chile and you control the heat in this pork and vegetable stir-fry. Morsels of marinated pork are cooked quickly with ginger, carrots and fresh sugar peas, and then flavored with lime juice, soy, vinegar and sesame oil. Add chile oil to taste.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 318 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ¼ cup finely chopped peanuts
• 2 green chile peppers, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 pound pork tenderloin, cubed
• 3 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 3 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• ½ cup julienned carrots
• ½ cup sugar snap peas, julienned
• 2 teaspoons chili oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and water. Mix all together until smooth and stir in the pork cubes. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 2

In a small bowl combine the lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, vinegar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch and sesame oil. Mix together and set aside.

Step 3

Remove pork and marinade from refrigerator. In a large skillet or wok heat peanut oil until hot. Stir in ginger and chile pepper and saute for 1 minute. Then stir in pork with marinade, carrots, and sugar peas and stir-fry for 6 to 8 minutes or until pork is tender.

Step 4

Pour in lime mixture, reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in hot chile oil, green onions and peanuts. Serve!