Spicy Cashew Pork
🕒 Total Time: 36 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
🔪 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 11 minutes
📝 Description: Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of this Spicy Cashew Pork recipe, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Combining tender chunks of boneless pork loin with vibrant vegetables, crunchy cashews, and a spicy kick, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it’s ready in under an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.
🏷️ Keywords: Pork, Peppers, Fruit, Vegetable, Nuts, Meat, Chinese, Asian, Kid Friendly, Spicy, < 60 Mins
🍽️ Recipe Servings: 4
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 537.3
- Fat Content: 39.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 53.6mg
- Sodium Content: 1020.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.2g
- Fiber Content: 3.6g
- Sugar Content: 7.3g
- Protein Content: 25.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | medium-dry sherry |
| 2 | cornstarch |
| 3 | soy sauce |
| 2 | boneless pork loin |
| 3/4 | sugar |
| 1 | fresh ginger |
| 3 | garlic cloves |
| 2 | hot red pepper flakes |
| 2 | red bell pepper |
| 1/2 | cup snow peas |
| 1 | cup roasted cashews |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Marinade:
- In a bowl, combine the medium-dry sherry, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Stir in a dash of sesame oil until well mixed.
- Add the boneless pork loin to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Allow it to marinate for 10 minutes to soak up all the flavors.
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Stir-Fry the Ingredients:
- Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until it’s sizzling hot. You’ll know it’s ready when a drop of water evaporates immediately upon contact.
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of peanut oil to the wok, swirling it around to coat the surface evenly. Quickly stir-fry 1 teaspoon of minced ginger, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of hot red pepper flakes until they become fragrant, which should take about 5 seconds.
- Toss in the red bell pepper and stir-fry for approximately 2 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Add the snow peas and roasted cashews to the wok, continuing to stir-fry until the snow peas are crisp-tender, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes. Once done, transfer this vegetable mixture to a bowl.
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Cook the Pork:
- In the same wok, heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of peanut oil until it’s almost smoking.
- Stir in the remaining ginger, garlic, and hot red pepper flakes, cooking for about 5 seconds until they release their aroma.
- Add the marinated pork to the wok, ensuring to separate the strips as they cook. Stir-fry until the pork is nicely browned and barely cooked through, which should take approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
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Combine and Serve:
- Once the pork is cooked, return the vegetable mixture to the wok.
- Pour in the sweetened soy sauce, made by stirring together the remaining soy sauce and sugar, and stir-fry everything together until the vegetables are heated through, which should take about 1 minute.
- Serve your Spicy Cashew Pork hot, alongside steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
This Spicy Cashew Pork recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and spicy, making it a delightful dish for any occasion. Enjoy the explosion of flavors with every bite!
