Thursday, January 26, 2006

Mushu Pork-Not in the least bit authentic

1/2 lb pork loin cut into thin strips
1 clove garlic finely minced
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 16 oz package Rainbow Salad or Broccoli Slaw
1 can bamboo shoots drained reserve the liquid
2 small or 1 large onion sliced thin
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sherry
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tsp szechuan chili paste or other chili paste or hot sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
1 package burrito size tortillas
1 jar hoisin sauce

Heat a wok over high heat. Meanwhile toss the pork loin with the garlic, ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and some black pepper. Add the oil to the wok and when almost smoking add the pork. Toss and cook until browned and cooked through. Add the onions to the pork and and cook 1 minute add the rainbow salad and bamboo shoots. Stir and cook for 2 minutes add the sherry, brown sugar, chili paste and remaining soy sauce. Continue to cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Mix the 1/2 cup water, reserved bamboo shoot liquid and the cornstarch together pour into wok over meat and vegetables and bring to a boil, tossing to combine sauce and vegetables. When sauce has boiled and thickened remove from heat. To serve spread 1-2 tsps hoisin sauce on center of tortilla, top with a mound of mushu and roll up burrito style. Serve with rice.

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