Pork with Balsam Pear

Feature: slightly bitter
Serves 1 to 2 and ready in 15-20 min

Dietitian's rating

Ingredients

• 100g pork
• 400g balsam pear
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Szechuan hot bean sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation (10 min)

• Cut balsam pear into halves widthwise
• Remove seeds and cut to thin slices
• Cut pork into think slices and marinate in soy sauce, cornstarch for 5 min

Instruction (5-10 min)

• Heat vegetable oil until hot
• Slide in pork and stir-fry until white
• Remove and leave oil in wok
• Reheat remaining oil and stir in balsam pear
• Add pork, Szechuan hot bean sauce and stir-fry with high heat for a few seconds
• Pour in 2 teaspoons water, soy sauce and sprinkle in salt
• Cover tightly and simmer for 2 min
• Place in a plate and serve