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Pork-and-Tofu Stir-Fry

Name: Pork-and-Tofu Stir-Fry
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-by-1/4-inch strips; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; Large pinch of crushed red pepper; 1 large leek—halved and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1/2 pound firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

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By Marcia Kiesel

Updated on May 24, 2017

Pork-and-Tofu Stir-Fry — Photo: © Kana Okada

Total Time:

25 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-by-1/4-inch strips
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
Large pinch of crushed red pepper
1 large leek—halved and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/2 pound firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

Directions

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Add the pork, season with salt and pepper and stir-fry over high heat until cooked, 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the remaining vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and crushed pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the leek and 1/4 cup of the stock, cover and cook until the leek is softened, 2 minutes. Add the remaining 3/4 cup of stock and bring to a simmer. Add the tofu, then stir in the pork, hoisin, vinegar and sesame oil. Transfer to bowls and serve.

Suggested Pairing

Appley Riesling.