CHINESE PORK AND ASPARAGUS

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Categories     Pork

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine, such as Shaoxing, or sake
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons sugar
2 dried hot chiles
3 scallions, minced
1 pound boneless pork shoulder, thinly sliced
1/2 pound asparagus, sliced on the diagonal into 1-inch lengths
2 tablespoons toban djan, a fermented chile-bean sauce (see Note)
Steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of the rice wine. Place a large wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the oil to the wok and swirl until it starts to smoke. Add the ginger, garlic, sugar, dried chiles and scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the pork and cook, stirring, until charred in spots, then add the asparagus and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add the chili-bean sauce, the remaining 2 tablespoons of rice wine and the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 minute. Transfer the pork and asparagus to a platter and serve with jasmine rice.

Gina Dorman
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This dish was a bit too sour for my taste. I used less vinegar next time and it turned out much better. I will definitely be making this again.


Raisha Habiba
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I used less honey next time and it turned out much better. I will definitely be making this again.


Yusuf Bouslahi
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I made this dish with brown rice instead of white rice and it turned out great. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


shigene
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I used less soy sauce next time and it turned out much better. I will definitely be making this again.


Lucas Boyce
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I made this dish in a skillet and it turned out great. The pork was cooked perfectly and the asparagus was sautéed and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Naeem Gondal
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I made this dish in the oven and it turned out great. The pork was cooked perfectly and the asparagus was roasted and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Luzuko George Madodonke
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I made this dish on the grill and it turned out great. The pork was cooked perfectly and the asparagus was charred and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Karabo Peterson
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I made this dish in an Instant Pot and it turned out great. The pork was cooked perfectly and the asparagus was still slightly crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.


sassy treasure
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I made this dish in a slow cooker and it turned out great. The pork was fall-apart tender and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Eden Mandisodza
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better. I will definitely be making this again.


Shaelynn Miller
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I added some extra vegetables to this dish, such as carrots and bell peppers. It turned out great and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


abida bhatti
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I used a different type of sauce for this dish and it turned out great. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Vlad Zubanov
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I made this dish with chicken instead of pork and it was still very good. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lois Okorie
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best pork and asparagus dish he's ever had.


Hammas Haider
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Anees Swati
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The pork was tender and juicy, and the asparagus was cooked just right. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Douglas Gallahan
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The pork was cooked perfectly and the asparagus was still slightly crunchy. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Crystal Harmon
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pork was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Meggie Mbalo
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors were amazing and the sauce was so good. We will definitely be making this again soon.


mohamed attia
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.