Yan Jian Rou (Chili Pork)

Directions

Cut the pork into 3-inch thin slices and combine with the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine, salt and sesame oil.

Cut the chiles in half lengthwise and seed them.

Heat a wok or large sauté pan until it is hot.

Add 1½ tablespoons of peanut oil and the pork, and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Remove the pork with a slotted spoon. Reheat the wok and add the remaining oil.

When it is very hot, add the fresh chiles, garlic, chili powder or cayenne and peppercorns, and stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the water, 1 tablespoon rice wine, soy sauce and sugar, and cook for another 30 seconds.

Return the meat to the wok and heat through. Give the mixture several good stirs, turn onto a platter, and serve.

Serves 4 as part of a chinese meal or 2 as a single dish.