Ginger Pork with Tofu
Tofu adds extra protein to this pork and vegetable recipe. It's seasoned with a light Asian sauce that's lower in sodium than bottled stir-fry sauce.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
Makes 4 (1-1/2 cup) servings.
Ingredients
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1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
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Boiling water
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3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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Nonstick cooking spray
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8 ounces lean boneless pork, cut into thin bite-size strips
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2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
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1 large clove garlic, minced
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 cup sliced green onions
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1 14- to 16-ounce package extra-firm tub-style tofu (fresh bean curd), cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 cups fresh pea pods, strings and tips removed
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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2 cups hot cooked brown rice (optional)
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2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
Directions
1.
Place dried mushrooms in a medium bowl; add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the soaking liquid. Strain the reserved soaking liquid. Cut off tough stems of mushrooms and discard. Slice mushroom caps; set aside.
2.
In a small bowl, combine reserved soaking liquid, soy sauce, cornstarch, and rice vinegar; stir well to dissolve cornstarch.
3.
Lightly coat an unheated wok or large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in hot skillet for 2 to 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Add ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir for 15 seconds. Add green onions and chopped mushrooms; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
4.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to skillet; cook and stir until boiling. Add tofu cubes, pea pods, and sesame oil. Cook, stirring gently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. If desired, serve with hot cooked rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Makes 4 (1-1/2 cup) servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 236, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 457 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Other Carbohydrate .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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