Cashew Pork with Snow Peas and Ginger
This stir-fry provides a great way to get dinner on the table in a flash!
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup raw cashews chopped
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Mirin
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Tamari sauce or low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch divided
- 1 (24 ounce) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Safflower oil or other neutral oil divided
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 8- ounces snow peas strings removed and cut in half on an angle
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- In a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat, toast the cashews until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, Mirin, Tamari, and 1 ½ tablespoons of cornstarch until no lumps remain; set aside.
- Cut the pork crosswise into ½-inch thick slices, then cut each slice into ½-inch thick strips. Toss the pork and the sesame oil together in a large bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to pork and toss to coat.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of safflower oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown half of the pork, 3-5 minutes. Transfer pork to plate and tent with foil. Repeat with 2 teaspoons of oil and remaining pork.
- In now empty skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil. Add the onion and sauté until lightly golden, about 3-5 minutes. Add the snow peas and sauté until bright green, about 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk broth mixture to recombine and add to the skillet. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Return pork and any accumulated juices to the skillet, stirring to coat the pork. Add the cashews and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Serve over steamed white rice and chili paste to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
- Serve over steamed white rice and Thai garlic chili paste, like Sambal Oelek to taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 1502mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 5mg
