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Sake, or rice wine, is fragrant and slightly sweet, a perfect addition to this simple spring stir-fry. You can also use dry sherry wine or a small splash of sherry vinegar. If using larger asparagus, cut lengthwise into slices.

Recipe by Cooking Light May 2015

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Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
18 mins
total:
18 mins
Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups pork mixture and 1/2 cup rice)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, sake, and sesame oil in a large bowl. Add pork; toss to coat. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, and stock in a small bowl.

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  • Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add canola oil; swirl to coat. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add pork mixture to pan; stir-fry 3 minutes or until browned. Add bell pepper, onion, and asparagus; stir-fry 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add stock mixture and salt; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.

  • Prepare rice according to package directions. Serve with pork mixture.

Nutrition Facts

396 calories; fat 11.1g; saturated fat 2g; mono fat 5g; poly fat 3.3g; protein 32g; carbohydrates 45g; fiber 6g; cholesterol 74mg; iron 5mg; sodium 595mg; calcium 45mg.
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