Stir-Fried Pork with Cashews

Makes 4 servings

ingredients

2 Tablespoons peanut oil
1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2 inch strips
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 2/3 cups carrot, julienne
1 1/2 cups diced green bell peppers
1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted cashews
1 1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
3 Tablespoons water
Salt

directions

Heat oil in wok or heavy large skillet over high heat. Add pork and stir-fry until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add soy sauce and stir-fry 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in carrots. Cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add bell peppers and cashews and stir-fry until bell peppers are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sugar and stir until dissolved, about 1 minute. Push pork and vegetables to side. Dissolve cornstarch in water in small bowl and add to wok. Stir until sauce thickens and clears, about 1 minute. Mix pork and vegetables into sauce. Season with salt. Serve immediately.

Source: Kristen Parker