Ginger Garlic Pork With Sizzling Rice

Ingredients

FOR DA RICE THAT SIZZLES

• 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
• 4 cups water
• vegetable oil, for frying

FOR DA PORK

• 2 lbs pork tenderloins, silver skin removed
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard (Chinese mustard)
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons canola oil

FOR DA GRAVY

• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3/4 cup diced fresh ginger
• 3/4 cup diced garlic
• 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 cups water, plus 4 tablespoons
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup diced green onion, for garnish

Directions

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   TO MAKE DA SIZZLING RICE:.

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   Add rice and water to a small saucepot and bring to a boil over medium heat.

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   Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

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   Remove from heat and let sit 30 minutes.

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   Transfer the rice to a baking sheet and cool to room temperature.

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   Preheat the oven to 200º F & put the rice into the oven and let it dry out for 1 hour.

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   Heat1-2 cups of oil to 350º F in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.

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   Cut the rice into 3-inch rounds and fry in the oil until crunchy and light brown, about 2 minutes.

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   Set aside on a plate.

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    TO MAKE DA PORK:.

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    Cut the pork into 3/4-inch rounds.

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    Stir the soy sauce, mustard, and rice wine vinegar in a large bowl.

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    Add the pork and let marinate for15 minutes.

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    In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper.

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    Lightly press down on the pork to flatten and dredge in the flour mixture.

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    Heat the oil in medium saute pan, add the pork and cook until lightly browned on both sides.

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    TO MAKE DA GRAVY:.

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    In a medium sauce pot, over medium heat, add the oil.

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    When the oil is hot, add the onions, ginger, garlic, and pepper, and saute until the onions are translucent.

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    Deglaze the pan with wine, and then add 2 cups of water, the stock, soy sauce and honey.

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    Simmer for 1 hour or until reduced by half.

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    Strain the gravy and return it to the pot over low heat.

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    Combine the 4 tablespoons water and cornstarch in a small bowl.

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    Slowly stir it into the sauce and cook until the gravy has thickened.

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    FOR DA PLATE-UP:.

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    Transfer the rice to a serving platter, and arrange the pork on the platter.

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    Top with the gravy and garnish with the green onions.