SPICY PEANUT PORK

SPICY PEANUT PORK image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1⁄2 pkg (114 g) rice noodles
1 pork tenderloin, about 1 lb (500 g)
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
Peanut Sauce
1⁄3 cup (75 mL) hot water
1⁄4 cup (50 mL) smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp (15 mL) each seasoned rice vinegar and soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) Asian chili paste
2 tbsp (25 mL) shelled chopped peanuts

Steps:

1. Place rice noodles into large bowl and pour boiling water over to cover. Let stand for 10 minutes or until softened. 2. Cut tenderloin in half lengthwise then slice thinly. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and sauté pork for about 4 minutes or until browned. Remove to plate. Add green onions and red pepper and sauté for about 4 minutes or until tender-crisp. Add to pork tenderloin. 4. Whisk together water, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and chili paste and pour into skillet; bring to a boil. Return pork and vegetables to skillet. 5. Drain noodles and add to skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes or until coated well. Sprinkle with peanuts before serving.