1 lb pork meat, Lean 1 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 t black peppercorns 1 bay leaf 2 t cornstarch crisp-fried leeks for garnish 2 t oil 5 T soy sauce 3 T cider vinegar 1/2 c plus 2 T...
Ingredients:
1 lb pork meat, Lean
1 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 t black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 t cornstarch
crisp-fried leeks for garnish
2 t oil
5 T soy sauce
3 T cider vinegar
1/2 c plus 2 T water
salt, optional
1. Cut pork into 3/4-inch cubes. Heat oil in heavy saucepan over high heat. Lightly brown pork cubes. Add garlic, soy sauce, peppercorns, vinegar, bay leaf and 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer until pork is tender, about 25-30 minutes.
2. Stir cornstarch into remaining 2 T water until smooth. Stir into pork mixture. Simmer until thickened. Adjust soy sauce or salt to taste. Remove bay leaf. Serve hot with rice and garnish with Crisp-Fried Leeks.
