Cellophane Noodles With Pork & Tomato

Dynila's Note:

from "Chinese Pavilion" by Elisa Vergne

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ lb pork loin
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2 pinches sugar
• 1 -2 pinch chili powder
• 5 ounces bean thread noodles
• 2 large tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 green onions
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 ¼ cups chicken stock
• salt

Directions:

1. Cut pork into bite-size pieces.
2. Mix cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, chili powder, & a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
3. Add pork to soy mix, stir well to coat pork pieces, and marinate, covered in the fridge, for 15 minutes .
4. Soak noodles in lukewarm water for 15 minutes.
5. Prepare tomatoes: Submerge in boiling water for 30 seconds.Remove and rinse under cold water. Peel, remove seeds, and chop.
6. Peel and mince garlic and green onions.
7. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet and stir-fry onions and garlic til translucent.
8. Add pork & stir-fry for 2 minute.
9. Drain noodles & add to wok. Add stock and tomatoes and stir well. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer til nearly all the liquid is gone.
10. Salt to taste AFTER liquid has evaporated.