PORK IN GARLIC SAUCE *****

By Phil-2

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
• 5 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
• 1 pound lean, boneless pork chops, cut into thin strips $
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1/2 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice Garnishes: chopped green onions, orange slices

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce in a medium bowl until smooth. Add pork, tossing to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.

Prepare rice according to package directions. Keep warm.

Stir together remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch, remaining 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, and 4 teaspoons hoisin sauce.

Heat oils in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat 2 minutes.

Add pork mixture, and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until pork is browned.

Add mushrooms and next 5 ingredients; stir-fry 2 minutes.

Stir in hoisin sauce mixture, and stir-fry 1 minute or until thickened.

Stir in orange juice. Serve over warm rice. Garnish, if desired.