PORK-AND-TOFU STIR-FRY

PORK-AND-TOFU STIR-FRY image

Yield 4 SERVINGS

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound pork loin, cut into 1 1/2x1/4-inch strips
salt and freshly ground pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
large pinch of crushed red pepper
1 large leek - halved and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/2 pound firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cu hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Add the pork; season with salt and pepper and stir-fry over high heat until cooked, 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the remaining vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and crushed pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the leek and 1/4 cup of the stock, cover and cook until the leek is softened, 2 minutes. Add the remaining 3/4 cup of stock and bring to a simmer. Add the tofu, then stir in the pork, hoisin, vinegar and sesame oil. Transfer to bowls and serve.