Directions: |
Directions:PREP
Fill 2 small pots with 1 1/2 c. water and a pinch of salt each and bring to a boil
Mince or grate garlic
Peel and mince ginger
Trim and discard bottom inch from asparagus , then cut into 2 inch pieces
Trim and thinly slice scallions keeping green and whites separate
COOK RICE
once water is boiling add rice to one pot, cover and reduce to a simmer and cook until tender
15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered until rest of meal is ready.
Meanwhile fill a medium bowl with ice water
BLANCH ASPARAGUS AND MAKE SAUCE
Add asparagus to other pot of water and boil until tender 2-3 minutes
Drain and immediately place in ice water
Whisk together soy sauce, 1 T. hoisin sauce and honey in a small bowl
COOK PORK
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
Halve pork lengthwise, then cut into thin strips
Season with salt and pepper
Put cornstarch in another medium bowl then add pork and toss to coat
Discard any excess cornstarch
Add pork to pan in a single layer and cook , tossing occasionally until browned 2-4 minutes
Remove from pan and set aside
MAKE STIR FRY
Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium heat
Add ginger, scallion whites and garlic.
Toss until fragrant about 30 seconds
Add sauce, asparagus and pork and toss until cooked through 2-3 minutes
Season with salt and pepper
Fluff rice with a fork and divide between plates.
Top with stir fry and sprinkle with scallion greens |
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