Tasty Tuesday

In honor of the Chinese New Year coming up in 2 days, here is my favorite Chinese recipe to make at home. Some of the ingredients I had to hunt for because they weren't typical items that I usually buy but it was so worth it! We've had this meal numerous times now & I love the the leftovers, if there are any.

Stir-Fried Cashew Pork

1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pork tenderloin (1-2 pounds)-we used pork loin-cut into 1/4 inch strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 cup roasted cashews, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro
1 1/2 cups white rice
3 cups water

1. Combine hoisin sauce, water, soy sauce, & pepper flakes in a bowl. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown half of pork, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to bowl & repeat with additional 2 teaspoons oil & remaining pork.

2. While cooking pork, heat 3 cups water in medium saucepan until just boiling. Add rice & boil with lid on for approximately 20 minutes or until rice is tender. When liquid is gone, remove from heat & fluff with a fork.

3. Add remaining oil to empty skillet & heat until just smoking. Cook garlic & ginger, mashing mixture into pan, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pork along with any juices, cashews, & hoisin mixture & cook until sauce has thickened, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve over rice.

My kids love anything with rice so this meal goes over really well. This tastes just as good as any Chinese takeout & is much less expensive for a larger family like ours. Happy Chinese New Year!