Stir Fried Pork With Carrots And Bok Choy Asian Recipes Chinese Recipes Pork Loin Recipes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. pork loin

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper

3 tbsp. Cooking oil

1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch

1 tbsp. water

1 onion

3 carrots

1/2 lb. bok choy

2 cloves garlic

1/2 tsp. celery seeds

1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock

1/4 c. fresh orange juice

Preparation

Step 1In a medium bowl, toss the pork loin with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. In a large frying pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat. Add half the pork and cook, stirring, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove. Repeat with another tablespoon of the oil and the remaining pork. Remove.Step 2In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan. Add the onion, carrots, bok choy, garlic and celery seeds. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Stir in the broth and orange juice and bring to a simmer. Add the pork and any accumulated juices and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and simmer until the meat is just done, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.Step 3Wine Recommendation: Versatile pinot noir will have no problem handling the sweet-bitter accents of this dish.