Recipe: Californian Pork Sauce For Pasta

Californian Pork Sauce For Pasta

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb lean pork tenderloin or steaks, cut into small dice
1 (14 oz) can tomatoes
1 bunch of scallions, finely chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and very finely chopped
Small piece root ginger, peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
Juice of 1 lime
Large punch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts

Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the pork until it is lightly browned all over.

Add the contents of the can of tomatoes and all the remaining ingredients except the cilantro and peanuts.

Bring the mixture to the boil and cook over a medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring from time to time.

Add the cilantro and cook for a further 5-8 minutes while you prepare your chosen pasta.

Drain the pasta, toss with the sauce and sprinkle on the peanuts.

Servings: 4