Fiery Hoisin Pork

Use fresh spinach and good-quality hoisin in this dish for the tastiest results. Serve piping hot over a bed of sticky white rice.

Serves 4

Ingredients

3 ⁄4 pound pork tenderloin

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 bunch spinach

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 ⁄4 cup water

3 tablespoons oil for stir-frying

1 ⁄4 teaspoon chili paste

1. Cut the pork into thin slices. Marinate in the soy sauce and baking soda for 30 minutes.

2. Blanch the spinach briefly in boiling water and drain thoroughly.

3. Combine the hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce, and water. Set aside.

4. Add 2 tablespoons oil to a preheated wok or skillet. When oil is hot, add the pork and stir-fry until it changes color and is nearly cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

5. Add 1 tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, add the chili paste and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the spinach. Stir-fry for a minute, adding sugar or soy sauce to season if desired. Add the sauce in the middle of the wok and bring to a boil. Add the pork. Turn down the heat, mix everything through, and serve hot.

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