Stir-Fried Bean Curd with Ground Pork and Oysters

30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

912 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	pound	ground pork
1	each	egg	beaten
1	tablespoon	cornstarch
2	teaspoons	cornstarch
1/2	teaspoon	five spice powder
1/2	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	finely minced
1	tablespoon	sugar
3/4	teaspoon	sesame oil
1	tablespoon	vegetable oil
1/2	cup	sweet red bell pepper	finely minced
1/2	teaspoon	green chili pepper	hot, finely minced
4	teaspoons	garlic	finely minced
4	teaspoons	ginger root	finely minced
1	cup	chicken broth
2	tablespoons	soy sauce	thin
2	tablespoons	oyster sauce
1	pound	bean curd	cut in 3/4 inch cubes, at room temperature

Directions

Mix together the pork, the egg, 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch, the five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon of the scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of the sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Place the vegetable oil in a hot wok over very high heat, then add small clumps of the pork mixture.

Stir-fry for about 1 minute, or until the clumps are browned and cooked through.

Remove from wok and reserve.

Lower the heat to medium.

Add to the wok, 6 tablespoons of scallions, the minced red pepper, the minced green chile, the minced garlic, and the minced ginger root.

Stir-fry for 30 seconds.

Add the browned pork and stir well, tossing with the remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons of sugar.

Turn heat high and add the chicken stock, soy sauce and oyster sauce.

Stir well and bring to a boil.

Mix the remaining 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with a little cold water in a cup, then stir into the wok.

Gently stir in the bean curd cubes, taking care not to break them up.

Remove from wok and place on serving platter.

Sprinkle with the remaining half-teaspoon of sesame oil.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 606g

Amount per Serving

Calories 912 53% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.0g	82%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	68%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 203mg	68%
Sodium 1732mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g	14%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 14.0g
Protein 66.0g	132%

Vitamin A	33%		Vitamin C	93%
Calcium	51%		Iron	88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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