Cashew Pork Stir-Fry
Meal Time - 20 minutes / Serves 4
Cooking Sequence
- Prepare vegetables - 5 minutes
- Begin rice and prepare sauce - 5 minutes
- Cook stir-fry and complete rice; serve - 10 minutes
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Cashew Pork Stir-Fry
Ingredients
1 large red bell pepper
2 cups crinkle-cut carrots
1 (8-ounce) container pre-diced red onions
1 cup snow pea pods
1 1/2 cups + 3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons roasted garlic
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 cups instant brown rice
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin for stir-fry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup cashews
Steps
- Slice (rinsed) red pepper thinly (about 1 cup). Place with remaining vegetables in medium bowl; set aside.
- Place 1 1/2 cups water in medium saucepan. Cover and bring to boil on high heat for rice.
- Stir together, in small bowl, roasted garlic, garlic salt, five-spice powder and teriyaki sauce.
- Preheat wok or large sauté pan on medium-high heat 3-5 minutes. (Preheat time very important.)
- Stir rice into boiling water; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Place sesame oil in hot wok. Add vegetables (pan should sizzle) and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in teriyaki sauce mixture (set bowl aside) and cook 2 minutes.
- Stir in pork and cook 4 minutes, stirring once.
- Remove rice from heat and set aside.
- Combine, in same small bowl, cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water until creamy. Add to stir-fry and cook 1 minute. Sprinkle with cashews and serve over rice.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 717kcal; FAT 32g; CHOL 75mg; SODIUM 1330mg; CARB 64g; FIBER 8g; PROTEIN 44g; VIT A 353%; VIT C 160%; CALC 9%; IRON 24%
Utensils & Cookware
- wok or large sauté pan
- medium saucepan with lid
- mixing bowls
- cooking spoons
- knife and cutting board
- measuring utensils
Shortcuts & Tips
The key to a great stir-fry is to prepare and organize all ingredients first since the cooking time is so quick.
Recipe Version R-12/04-0027