Recipe: Stir Fried Pork in Black Bean Sauce (serves 2)

STIR FRIED PORK IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE

1/2 pound boneless pork chops, trimmed and cut into strips
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium adobo seasoning mix
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon black bean sauce (sold in Asian markets and the Asian aisle of supermarkets)
Flat-leaf parsley or cilantro sprigs, optional

Sprinkle pork with adobo seasoning; set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook until garlic browns slightly, about 2 minutes. Add pork; cook, stirring constantly, until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove pork from skillet with slotted spoon.

Add bell pepper and onion to skillet; cook until onion begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Remove from skillet.

Add sliced mushrooms to skillet; cook until mushrooms are cooked through and beginning to color, about 3 minutes.

Return all cooked ingredients to the skillet. Add black bean sauce, stirring gently to coat the pork and vegetables. Lower heat to a simmer; cook until flavors come together, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley or cilantro.

Servings: 2
Adapted from source: Bill Daley - Chicago Tribune; March 8, 2006