Mmmm Fast Hoisin Pork Stir-Fry

Buster's friend's Note:

Something tasty & fast for after work. Boneless chicken breast or steak can be substituted for the pork. Serve with jasmine rice, steamed broccoli, bok choy or a side of collards. From the tribunes Food & Drink Weekly.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• ½ lb boneless pork chop , trimmed, cut into thin strips
• ¼ teaspoon hot Chinese chili paste
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 inch gingerroot , minced
• 1 bunch green onion , cut into 1/2-inch lengths
• 1 red bell pepper , seeded, sliced
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms

Directions:

1. Mix pork, hoisin, chili paste and soy sauces in a medium bowl.
2. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add pork and sauces; stir-fry until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove pork from wok with slotted spoon.
3. Add green onions and bell pepper to the wok; stir-fry until the vegetables begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from wok; set aside. Add the mushrooms to the wok; stir-fry until the mushrooms are browned, about 5 minutes. Return all ingredients to the pan; simmer 2 minutes.

Reviews

[piseag]

A very pleasant blend of flavours and easy to put together. The only thing I might do differently would be to increase the amount of sauce--but I like a lot of sauce with my stir fries. I also enjoy spicy... so at a minimum I will increase the chili paste next time. Thanks!