GARLIC PORK WITH TOMATO AND BASIL
12 ounces pork tenderloin, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 3 tablespoons cold water 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chili sauce) 2 teaspoons peanut oil 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 2 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes (about 3 tomatoes) 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup chopped green onions (about 2 onions) 2 cups hot cooked brown rice (for serving)
Combine pork, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, salt and pepper in a small bowl, tossing to coat.
Combine water, oyster sauce, sugar, Sriracha and remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and pork mixture; saute 3 minutes or until the pork is done.
Add chopped tomatoes; saute 1 minute.
Add cornstarch mixture; cook 1 minute or until thickened.
Add basil; stir to combine. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with onions.
Serve with brown rice.
Makes 4 servings (serving size 1 cup pork mixture and 1/2 cup rice). Adapted from source: Cooking Light magazine, April 2006 |