Pork Stew With Honey Mushrooms

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 1/2 pounds lean pork cubed
• 3 medium onions coarsely chopped
• 3 cups water or more
• 1 pound honey mushroom caps* - (to 1 1/2) (mature caps have more flavor)
• 3 cups sliced 1/4"-thick celery
• 1/2 cup soy sauce or to taste
• 2 tablespoons flour mixed with
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 pound bean sprouts
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

* Alternate Mushrooms: Black Saddle Mushroom, Hedgehog Mushroom

Heat the oil in a heavy pot and sear the pork cubes, removing them as they brown. When all are browned, return them to the pot and add the chopped onions and the water. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Add the mushroom caps and more water if necessary and simmer for 20 minutes longer.

Add the celery, soy sauce, and the flour-water mixture. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. The celery should be cooked but should remain slightly crisp. Add the bean sprouts. Cover and remove from heat. In about 5 minutes the bean sprouts will be cooked. Correct the seasoning, adding pepper and more soy sauce if needed. Serve over steamed white rice.

This recipe yields 4 main course servings.