Five Fragrant Spice Pork With Asparagus

From my collection of handwritten recipes.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 recipe

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  lean pork
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon sherry wine
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 1  cup fresh asparagus, cut in 2-inch lengths
• 3  tablespoons  oil

Directions

1. Cut pork into 2x1" strips. In a medium bowl, toss pork strips with soy sauce, sherry, sugar, five spice powder, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Let stand 10 minutes. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water; drain well. In a wok, heat oil over high heat until just smoking. Add pork and stir fry until just done, about 3 minutes. Add blanched asparagus and 2 Tblsp. water. Continue to stir fry until dish is heated through, about 1 minute. Serve with steamed rice.