Pork and Asparagus Stir Fry

Pork and Asparagus Stir Fry

from thelemonbowl.com
30 min

Tender, delicious, and ready in 20 minutes, it's hard to resist this pork and asparagus stir fry.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin (cut in cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (divided)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili garlic paste
  • 1 bunch asparagus (sliced 1" thick)
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup scallions (diced)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, wisk together corn starch, garlic, dry sherry and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce. Add pork cubes along with pinch of salt and pepper to taste, toss well then set aside to marinade for at least 15 minutes or longer (in the fridge.)

  2. 2

    Once pork has marinated, heat a wok or a large saute pan over medium-high heat and drizzle with peanut oil. Add ginger and chili paste and heat for 30 seconds to release flavors.

  3. 3

    Toss in asparagus and saute for 2-3 minutes; remove from pan. Add pork and all of the soy marinade into the pan and stir fry for 5-6 minutes or until browned.

  4. 4

    Add remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and rice wine vinegar then scrape up brown bits from bottom of pan. Toss in the reserved asparagus and sesame oil and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.248kcal