Recipe: Hoisin Pork and Noodles (stir fried pork with peppers and snow peas over noodles)

HOISIN PORK AND NOODLES

12 oz. medium egg noodles, uncooked
1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat
2 tsp. oriental sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. bottled minced ginger root (or finely shredded fresh ginger root)
1 red or yellow bell pepper, cut into short, thin strips
1 1/2 cups snow pea pods or sugar snap peas (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (for garnish)
1/4 cup chopped peanuts or cashews (for garnish, optional)

Prepare noodles according to package directions; drain.

Meanwhile, cut pork crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices; cut slices in half.

Heat oil in a large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork, garlic and ginger; stir-fry 3 minutes or until pork is no longer pink. Transfer mixture to a bowl; set aside.

Add bell pepper and snow peas to skillet; stir fry 1 minute.

Combine broth and cornstarch; mix well. Add broth mixture, hoisin sauce and soy sauce to skillet; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add pork mixture; stir-fry 1 minute or until pork is cooked through.

TO SERVE:
Transfer drained noodles to 6 serving plates. Spoon pork mixture over noodles; sprinkle with green onions. Garnish with peanuts, if desired.

Makes 6 servings
Source: National Pasta Association