Stir-Fried Pork with Vermicelli

11/5/2002

1 1/4 pounds pork boneless loin or leg

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 medium stalks celery, diced

2 cups bean sprouts (1 14-ounce can)

2 cups cooked vermicelli (about 4 ounces uncooked)

3 tablespoons soy sauce

Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into strips. Toss pork, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.

Heat oil in skillet until hot. Add pork. Cook and stir until pork is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add celery; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add bean sprouts; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add vermicelli and 3 tablespoons soy sauce; toss until thoroughly mixed, about 2 minutes.

Serve immediately with steamed broccoli.

Source: Jill Roman