Fun with Mandarin
Fun with Mandarin
Sweet and Sour Pork
Ingredients: Recipe:
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of black pepper 1. Cook rice: Bring 2cups water to a boil in a 1 gallon pot.
1/4 teaspoon ground gingerPour in rice. Stir once. Cover & bring to a boil.
1 pound round steak Slightly lower heat and cook covered for 12-15 minutes.
1 can (20ounces) pineapple chunksRemove from heat.
1/4 cup vinegar 2. Brown Beef: Slice steak into thin strips. Brown beef in a large skillet.
1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3. In a large bowl, mix salt ginger, pepper, vinegar, brown sugar, & soy sauce.
2 tablespoons soy sauceDrain and save the juice from the pineapple can. Add water to pineapple juice
1 cup sliced carrots to measure 1 liquid cup.
1 medium green bell pepper, julienned Add to sauce mixture.
1 medium red bell pepper, julienned 4. Pour mixture over beef in skillet and add carrots.
1 tablespoon cornstarch 5. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until carrots
2 tablespoons cold water are crisp-tender.
1 dry cup long grain white rice 6. Stir in bell peppers and pineapple; Cover and simmer 5 minutes longer or until
2 liquid cups water peppers are crisp-tender.
7. Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Stir into skillet
Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
8. Serve over rice.
9. Yield: 4-6 servings.