TERIYAKI PORK STIR-FRY

TERIYAKI PORK STIR-FRY image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb. boneless pork loin chops, cut into 1/8 in. strips
1 med. red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 in. strips
6 oz. snow peas, trimmed
1 bunch green onions, with tops cut in 1 in. pieces
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 (8 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained
2 c. rice, cooked

Steps:

1. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, add cornstarch, whisk until blended. Add pressed ginger root, garlic & red pepper flakes to soy sauce mixture. Add pork to marinade and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to mingle. 2. Heat 1/2 tsp. oil in skillet over high heat until hot. Remove pork from marinade & stir-fry 1-2 minutes or until pork is no longer pink, reserving marinade. 3. Remove pork from skillet & keep warm. Heat remaining 1/2 tsp. oil in the same skillet. Add bell pepper, peas & green onions. Stir-fry 2-3 mins. until veggies are crisp & tender. 4. Return pork to skillet; stir in reserved marinade & bamboo shoots. Bring to a boil. Cook & stir for 1 min. or until the sauce is thickened. Serve over rice.