Plantains And Pork Fried Rice

Serves: 6

Imelda VonRueden

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

51

Sweetness

53

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

450 g

Pork Loin

1 medium

Onion

1 large

Garlic (clove)

4 medium

Scallions

2.5 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

2 tbsps

Soy Sauce

Directions:

1

Trim plantain tips

2

Cut plantain into 2- to 3-inch lengths

3

Slit skin on each piece lengthwise, then remove, pulling slightly crosswise rather than down the length of the piece

4

Cut into 1/2-inch slices, then cut into 1/2-inch dice, more or less

5

Cut pork into pieces the same size

6

Halve onion through "poles," then cut lengthwise into slices

7

Mince garlic

8

Slice scallions thin

9

Heat large nonstick skillet or wok over high flame

10

Add 1 tablespoon oil and pork; stir-fry until browned, about 2 minutes

11

Add plantain; brown on one side without stirring, about 1 minute

12

Then toss and cook until browned on all sides, another minute or two

13

Transfer to a platter; reserve

14

Return pan to heat, add 1/2 tablespoon oil, the ginger, and garlic; stir-fry a few seconds

15

Add onion and cook a minute

16

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil

17

Sprinkle in rice and toss 1 minute

18

Add pork and plantain, tossing

19

Add scallions and 2 tablespoons cilantro

20

Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing

21

Taste for seasoning, adding soy, cilantro, and sesame oil, as desired

22

Scoop onto a platter and serve hot