Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry With Peanuts |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe was taken from Bon Appetit magazine a few years back. You can also make this using chicken breast. If you prefer a thicker sauce texture then add in more cornstarch. To save time chop, blanch/cook the beans and carrot sticks hours in advance. Cooking time is for wok cooking time. Ingredients:
1 pork tenderloin, cut into about 1-1/2-inch strips |
4 tablespoons soy sauce |
2 -3 teaspoons cornstarch |
1 -2 tablespoon honey |
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste) |
crushed red pepper flakes |
1 lb green beans, cut into about 1-1/2-inch pieces |
2 -3 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks |
2 -3 tablespoons peanut oil (can use vegetable or canola oil) |
1 large red bell pepper, cut into slices |
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger |
4 green onions, sliced |
1 cup dry roasted salted peanut (coarsley chopped or leave whole) |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl mix together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoon honey (can use 1 tablespoon honey if desired) about 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or to taste) and crushed red pepper flakes to taste; mix to combine; add in pork strips, and toss to coat the pork; set aside.
2. In another small bowl mix together 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 2-3 teaspoons cornstarch; whisk to combine.
3. In a saucepan, cook green beans JUST until crisp-tender (about 3 minutes) then add in carrots sticks and cook 1 minute; drain the water (this can be done hours in advance).
4. Heat peanut oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until hot.
5. Add in the pork mixture; stir-fry for about 1 minute, remove pork to a dish.
6. Add in more peanut oil, then add in the red bell pepper and stir-fry 1 minute.
7. Add in green beans, carrots, ginger and remaining garlic; stir-fry 1 minute.
8. Return the pork to the wok or skillet along with the soy/cornstarch mixture; stir until thoroughly heated through and thickened (about 1 minute).
9. Add in peanuts; toss to combine.
10. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
11. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
12. Sprinkle with more peanuts if desired and serve with rice.
13. Delicious!
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