Japanese Miso Pork with Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts

Ingredients:

3/4 lb pork loin, sliced thin

1 tbsp chicken or pork stock

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 Japanese seven-spice powder

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 1/2 tsp light soy sauce

1 tbsp vegetable oil

3 ginger slices

1 carrot, sliced thin

1/4 cup chicken or pork stock

1/2 lb snow peas, cleaned & trimmed

8 to 10 water chestnuts, sliced thin

Ingredients for Sauce:

1 tbsp red miso paste

2/3 cup chicken or pork stock

2 tsp cornstarch

Cooking Instructions:

In a bowl, combine the pork loin with 1 tbsp chicken or pork stock, 1/4 tsp salt, Japanese seven-spice powder and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Mix everything well then set aside for about 15 mins. In a bowl, combine the following sauce ingredients: red miso paste, chicken and pork stock, light soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well then set aside. Heat oil in a large wok. Add ginger and stir-fry it well (30 secs). Add the pork pieces and saute till lightly brown (2 mins). Reduce heat and add the sauce ingredients and cook till sauce becomes thick (2 mins). Remove pork and sauce, set aside. In the same wok, add the slices of carrots and stir-fry till soft (1 min). Add the snow peas and water chestnuts and stir-fry till vegetables become crisp-tender (2 mins). Add in the pork mixture, stir till everything become warmed through and serve immediately.

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