STIR FRIED CHILI PORK

1 t. Szechuan peppercorns

1 lb. lean pork

2 T. soy sauce

2 T. dry sherry

pinch of salt

2 t. sesame oil

1/2 lb. fresh mild chilies

3 T. peanut oil

3 T. chopped garlic

1 t. dried red chili pepper

3 T. water

2 t. sugar

Stir fry peppercorns 5 minutes until they brown and

start to smoke. Let cool, then grind. Cut pork into 3 x 1/8

inch slices and marinade in flat dish with 1 T. soy sauce, 1 T.

sherry, salt and sesame oil. Rinse chilies in cold water.

Remove and discard seeds. Cut in 2-inch lengths. Rinse well and

drain on paper.

Heat 1-1/2 T. of peanut oil to 400 degrees and stir fry

pork for 1 minute. Remove to dish. Fry chilies, garlic, red

chili pepper and peppercorns for 2 to 3 minutes. Add water,

sugar, and remaining sherry and soy sauce. Cook 30 seconds, add

pork and heat through. Makes 4 servings.

From: Donna Kummer

Date Entered: June 6, 1991

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