EAST MEETS WEST STIR–FRY
Prep Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients No-stick cooking spray 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped 4 ounces pork loin, cut into thin strips 1 1/2 cups sliced onions 1 medium carrot, very thinly sliced 2 medium red and/or green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 cup (6 ounces) pitted dried plums, halved 1/4 cup cold water 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 4 cups hot cooked rice
Preparation Spray large nonstick skillet or wok with cooking spray. Heat over high heat until hot.
Add ginger and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add pork; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add onions and carrots; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add peppers and celery; stir-fry 2 to 4 minutes or just until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add dried plums; toss to heat through. Reduce heat to medium.
In small bowl combine water, soy sauce and cornstarch; mix thoroughly.
Add soy sauce mixture to skillet; cook and stir about 2 minutes until heated through.
To serve, divide rice among four plates.
Top with stir-fry, dividing equally.
Nutritional Information (per serving) Calories 495 Cholesterol 17mg % of Calories from Fat 5% Fat 3g Sodium 383mg Carbohydrates 101g Protein 15g Fiber 7g
California Dried Plum Board - www.californiadriedplums.org
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