A flavorful marinade doubles as a sauce in this simple but tasty pork
tenderloin recipe. For safety's sake, be sure to bring the reserved marinade
to a boil after adding to the stir-fry.
1 pound boneless pork tenderloin, cut in 1" cubes
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 cup Chinese plum sauce
1/4 cup water
1 or 2 scallions, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Combine cornstarch, soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, sesame oil, and
garlic. Toss with pork. Let marinate 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a wok. Add pork, reserving marinade, and stir-fry until browned.
Add plum sauce, water, and scallions. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer
about 15 minutes, until pork is tender and cooked through.
Add the reserved marinade and bring to a boil, then cook, stirring, until
sauce thickens slightly.
Serves 4
Serve with rice.