Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 4 each hot chili peppers dried
  • 4 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly
  • 3 each garlic cloves sliced
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, dark
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon chicken broth
  • 8 ounces pork boneless, cubed

Method

  • STIR-FRY THE PEANUTS over a high flame in 1 tablespoon of the oil until they develop a golden-brown color.
  • This brings out their flavor.
  • Take care not to let them burn.
  • Remove them and set them aside.
  • Lower the flame to medium.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and flavor it with the peppers.
  • With the oil still at medium heat, add the scallions and garlic.
  • Stir-fry them for 10 to 20 seconds, until their aroma rises from the wok.
  • Add the sauce ingredients.
  • When the sauce comes to a boil, add the cornstarch dissolved in broth.
  • The sauce must be thick enough to coat the pork pieces.
  • Since the pork is not seasoned, the sauce is the seasoning.
  • Add the pork pieces and the peanuts.
  • Quickly toss to coat them well.
  • Stir and toss the pork for 30-to-45 seconds, or until the pieces are cooked through.
  • Turn the pork out on a serving plate.