Pork Stir-Fry with Vegetables

Name: Pork Stir-Fry with Vegetables
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled; 1 slice ginger about the size of a quarter, peeled; 2 1/2–3 ounces pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch pieces or small strips; 3 or 4 mushrooms, thick-sliced; 1 small rib celery, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; About 6 1/4-inch strips red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1/4 cup chicken broth or water; 1 small handful of snow peas, strings removed, cut in half on the diagonal; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; Pinch of salt; Pinch of sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; A scattering of cashews or macadamia nuts (optional)

December 9, 2011

This is a very ﬂexible stir-fry, so have fun with what you want to mix and match. The important thing is to get everything prepped ahead of time and lined up on a tray near the stove. Have your sauce ingredients mixed in a little bowl, and be sure to have your cooked rice ready.

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