Five Spice Pork and Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Caption for recipe states: Russet potatoes and thin, tender pork strips soak up the fragrance and flavor of Chinese five-spice. The bottled spice blend is sold in many markets, but if you cannot find it you can easily make your own. Ingredients:
3 large russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs) |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
1 lb lean boneless pork, trimmed of fat and cut into 1/4x1x3 inch strips (such as shoulder or butt) |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 1/2 cups water |
3 tablespoons soy sauce |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1 1/4 teaspoons chinese five spice powder |
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion, including tops |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon crushed anise seed |
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/8 tspground clove |
Directions:
1. Peel potatoes and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices; set aside.
2. Place wok over high heat; when wok is hot add oil.
3. When oil is hot add pork and garlic.
4. Stir-fry until pork is browned (2-3 minutes).
5. Add potatoes, water, soy, sugar, and five-spice.
6. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potaotes are tender (about 20 minutes).
7. Garnish with onions.
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