P5. Snow Peas Mushroom Pork Recipe

Main Stir-Fry

1. 1

   Prepare pork

   Trim any excess fat from the pork tenderloin and slice across the grain into 1/8–1/4-inch thick slices. Place slices in a medium bowl and combine with the Marinade ingredients (2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp white pepper). Toss to coat thoroughly and let sit for 15–20 minutes to tenderize and flavor.

2. 2

   Make sauce

   In a small bowl whisk together the Sauce ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar. In a separate small cup, dissolve 1 tsp cornstarch in 1–2 tbsp cold water and set aside as slurry.

3. 3

   Prep vegetables and aromatics

   Trim snow peas by snapping off the strings and removing any tough ends. Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp cloth and slice. Mince garlic, mince ginger, and cut green onions into 1-inch pieces. Have all ingredients within reach (mise en place).

4. 4

   Stir-fry pork

   Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil and swirl to coat. Add the marinated pork in a single layer (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding). Stir-fry until the pork is just cooked through and starting to brown, about 2–3 minutes. Remove pork to a plate and set aside.

5. 5

   Cook mushrooms and aromatics

   Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add sliced mushrooms and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until they begin to release moisture. Add minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry another 30 seconds until fragrant.

6. 6

   Add snow peas

   Add the snow peas and the white parts of the green onions to the wok. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes — you want them bright green and crisp-tender, not soggy.

7. 7

   Combine and finish

   Return the cooked pork to the wok. Give the prepared sauce a quick stir and pour it over the contents. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring to thicken the sauce; cook 30–60 seconds until sauce is glossy and coats the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning with up to 1/2 tsp salt and an extra 1/4 tsp white pepper if needed. Drizzle 1 tsp toasted sesame oil over the finished stir-fry and toss to combine. Garnish with the green tops of the green onions.