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Bean Threads with Minced Pork

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Submitted by jml

Ingredients

4 115.6
OUNCES ML/G BEAN THREADS
or chinese rice vermicelli *
3 3
EACH EACH MUSHROOMS
dried
1 1
SMALL SMALL HOT CHILI PEPPERS
red or green *
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML GINGER
minced fresh
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML HOT BEAN SAUCE *
1 ½ 355
CUPS ML CHICKEN BROTH
1 15
TABLESPOON ML SOY SAUCE, TAMARI
1 15
TABLESPOON ML SHERRY
dry
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML PEANUT OIL
6 173.4
OUNCES ML/G GROUND PORK
lean, or chicken
2 2
SPRIGS SPRIGS CILANTRO
for garnish

Directions

Place bean threads and dried mushrooms in separate bowls.

Cover each with hot water. Let stand 30 minutes;drain.

Cut bean threads into 4-inch pieces.

Squeeze out excess water from mushrooms.

Cut off and discard stems; cut caps into thin slices.

Cut chili pepper in half and scrape out seeds.

Finely mince chili pepper.

Thinly slice 2 of the green onions. Cut remaining onion into 1½ inch slivers and reserve for garnish.

Combine ginger and hot bean sauce in small bowl.

Combine chicken broth, soy sauce and sherry in medium bowl.

Heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat.

Add pork or chicken and stir-fry until meat is no longer pink, about 2 minutes.

Add chili pepper, sliced onions and ginger-bean sauce mixture.

Stir-fry until meat absorbs color from bean sauce, about 1 minute.

Add chicken broth mixture, bean threads and mushrooms.

Simmer, uncovered until most of the lidquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Garnish with onion slivers and cilantro.

Makes 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 725g (25.6 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 906 65% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 66g 101%
Saturated Fat 19g 93%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 169mg 56%
Sodium 1599mg 67%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars g
Protein 113g
Vitamin A 63% Vitamin C 37%
Calcium 11% Iron 28%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 
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