Stir-Fried Pork with Leeks

Name: Stir-Fried Pork with Leeks
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine or medium-dry sherry; 1 pound leeks, trimmed, cut into ¾-inch rounds, separated, and washed thoroughly; ¼ teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or medium-dry sherry; 1-2 tablespoons oyster sauce or 2-3 teaspoons thick soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1½ teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon thin soy sauce; ⅓ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound lean pork, cut into rectangular pieces about ¾ x 2 inches and ⅛ inch thick; 1 tablespoon water; 3 large garlic cloves, sliced diagonally into thin pieces; Salt

Preparation info

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Homestyle Chinese Cooking

By Yan-Kit So

Published 1997

About

Leeks cut up and separated into single rings can be very tender when stir-fried. When they are then combined with pork, they make a delicious dish together.

Ingredients

1 pound lean pork, cut into rectangular pieces about ¾ x 2 inches and ⅛ inch thick
6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Asia
China
Dinner
Main course

Method

Marinate the pork. Add the salt, sugar, soy sauce, pepper, wine or sherry, and cornstarch to the pork and stir to coat. Add the water and stir until it is absorbed. Leave to stand for about 20 minutes, then blend in the oils.
Make the sauce by mixing together the ingredients and set aside.
Heat the wok over a high heat until smoke rises. Add