Pork & Asparagus Stir Fry

• low sodium soy sauce↗2 tablespoons
• cornstarch↗2 1⁄2 teaspoons
• sake (rice wine) or 2 teaspoons dry sherry↗2 teaspoons
• dark sesame oil↗2 teaspoons
• pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into strips↗1 lb
• unsalted chicken stock↗1⁄3 cup
• canola oil↗1 tablespoon
• minced garlic2 teaspoons
• minced peeled fresh ginger2 teaspoons
• red pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces↗1
• small white onions, sliced or 1/3 cup white onion↗1⁄2
• asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces↗1 lb
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• Uncle Ben's converted brand rice2 envelopes

  (8 1/2 ounce)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, sake, and sesame oil in a large bowl. Add pork and toss to coat. Combine 1 remaining 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch & 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce and stock in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Heat wok or large skillet over high heat. Add canola oil; swirl to coat. add garlic and ginger. stir fry 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add pork mixture to pan; stir fry 3 minutes or until browned. add bell pepper, onion, and asparagus; stir fry 3 minutes until crisp tender. Add stock mixture and salt; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.

3. 3

   Prepare rice according to package instructions. Serve pork mixture over rice.