Pork and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen
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.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
- 2 teaspoons sake (rice wine) or dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into strips
- 1/3 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 small white onion, cut into thin wedges (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 (8.5-ounce) pouches precooked rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
Nutrition Information
- calories 396
- fat 11.1 g
- satfat 2 g
- monofat 5 g
- polyfat 3.3 g
- protein 32 g
- carbohydrate 45 g
- fiber 6 g
- cholesterol 74 mg
- iron 5 mg
- sodium 595 mg
- calcium 45 mg
How to Make It
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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.
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Prepare rice according to package directions. Serve with pork mixture.
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