Asian Recipe ∘ Pork in Peanut Sauce

A quick and easy, delicious way to serve pork! Can be served over a bed of chopped romaine for a low-carb meal, or noodles for the traditionalists. The oil you use will make all the difference: the peanuttier the better; an obscure brand from the ethnic section of the supermarket is usually a better bet than one of the cheaper, mass-market varieties.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 ½ pounds boneless pork loin, cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil for frying
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¾ cup cashew nuts
• 2 cups frozen mixed stir-fry vegetables

Cooking Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir together the ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, broth, and peanut butter. Stir in pork to coat. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onions, and cook about 1 minute. Stir in cashews. Cook until unions are soft and translucent. Pour in pork and marinade. Cook until pork pieces are done, about 10 minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables, and cook 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts

• calories574.5
• carbohydrateContent28.4 g
• cholesterolContent80.7 mg
• fatContent35.1 g
• fiberContent5.9 g
• proteinContent40.7 g
• saturatedFatContent9.4 g
• sodiumContent2131 mg
• sugarContent5.1 g