Ingredients

  • 8 ounces snow peas (250 g) or 8 ounces sugar snap peas (250 g)
  • 1 lb pork tenderloin (500 g)
  • 2 green onions, minced
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch (45 mL)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil (10 mL)
  • 2 teaspoons chinese rice wine (10 mL) or 2 teaspoons dry sherry (10 mL)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (5 mL)
  • 1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated and peeled (5 mL)
  • 14 teaspoon white pepper (1 mL)
  • 1 12 tablespoons black bean garlic sauce (22 mL)

Method

  • Pull strings from pea pods and discard; arrange pods over bottom of 8- or 9-inch/20 or 23 cm pie plate or heatproof serving dish.
  • Thinly slice pork; in bowl, stir together with onions, cornstarch, oil, wine, soy sauce, ginger and pepper to coat evenly.
  • Layer slices over pods; top with small dollops of black bean and garlic sauce.
  • Place dish in hot steamer; steam, covered, over high heat until bottom slices are just pink in centre, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • If desired, serve over rice or noodles.