Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3-4 green onions, sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Hot cooked rice, for serving

Instruction

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, cornstarch and garlic cloves. Add the pork and toss to blend.
  • Heat the sesame oil in a heavy large wok or deep skillet over high heat. Add asparagus, jalapeno, and ginger and red pepper flakes. Cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the asparagus mixture to a plate.
  • Add the pork mixture to the pan and cook until browned, using wooden spoon to break up pork into small pieces, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Return asparagus mixture to pan. Stir in rice vinegar. Stir-fry until pork is cooked through, another 3-5 minutes. Add water by tablespoonfuls if it becomes too dry. Add green onions; toss to incorporate. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve over rice.