Cashew Pork Recipes

Steps:

• Trim fat from pork and cut into 3/4 inch slices.
• Place in shallow dish.
• Blend the soy sauce and cornstarch together until smooth and free of lumps.
• Pour soy mixture over pork, stirring until all pieces are coated.
• Cover with plastic wrap and marinade in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat nonstick skilled untiol hot, add the cashew nuts and dry-fry for 2-3 minutes until toasted, stirring frequently. Transfer to a place and reserve.
• Heat a wok or large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of oil, and when hot, add the leeks, ginger, garlic and bell pepper and stir fry for 5 minutes or until soft.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate and keep warm.
• Drain the pork, reserving the marinade.
• Add the remaining oil to the wok and, when hot, add pork, and stir-fry for 5 minutes until brown.
• Return the reserved vegetables to the wok with the marinade and stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Stir in toasted cashews and chopped cilantro and serve immediately with freshly cooked noodles.

Steps:

• Stir together Sherry, cornstarch, and 1 tblsp soy sauce, then stir in sesame oil.
• Add pork, stirring to coat well, and let stand 10 minutes.
• Stir together sugar and remaining 2 tblsps soy sauce.
• Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until a bead of water dropped on cooking surface evaporates immediately.
• Add 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, swirling wok to coat evenly, then stir-fry 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes until fragrant, about 5 seconds.
• Add bell pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes.
• Add snow peas and cashews and stir-fry until snow peas are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
• Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil in wok until just smoking, then stir-fry remaining ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes until fragrant, about 5 seconds.
• Add pork and stir-fry, separating strips, until browned and barely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add vegetables and sweetened soy sauce, then stir-fry until vegetables are just heated through, about 1 minute more.
• Serve with steamed rice.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and sherry until smooth; add pork and toss to coat. In another bowl, combine sugar and remaining cornstarch. Stir in the water, vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in hot oil until no longer pink. Add the cashews, onions, ginger and garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add peas and pineapple; stir-fry 3 minutes longer or until peas are crisp-tender. , Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

Steps:

• Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add chow mein meat; cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Add celery, carrots, onion and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add broth, stir-fry sauce and sugar; stir to mix. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. In small bowl, blend water and cornstarch until smooth. Add to skillet; cook and stir until thickened.
• Meanwhile, cook noodles to desired doneness as directed on package.
• Serve pork mixture over noodles. Sprinkle with cashews.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, vinegar, soy sauce and 2 teaspoons oil until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in 1 tablespoon oil until meat is no longer pink; remove and keep warm. , Heat remaining oil; stir-fry carrots and broccoli until crisp-tender. Stir broth mixture; stir into skillet along with the green onions. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return meat to pan and heat through. Stir in cashews. Serve with rice.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside. Heat the oil in a large wok. Season the pork and sear in batches, then remove and set aside.
• Fry the garlic until golden - about 30 secs - then add the broccoli and onions. Stir-fry for 2 mins, then add the pork and cashews along with the sauce. Keep stir-frying for another 2-3 mins until everything is hot and simmering.

Steps:

• Stir together Sherry, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, then stir in sesame oil. Add pork, stirring to coat well, and let stand 10 minutes.
• Stir together sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
• Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until a bead of water dropped on cooking surface evaporates immediately. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, swirling wok to coat evenly, then stir-fry 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Add bell pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add snow peas and cashews and stir-fry until snow peas are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
• Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil in wok until just smoking, then stir-fry remaining ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Add pork and stir-fry, separating strips, until browned and barely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vegetables and sweetened soy sauce, then stir-fry until vegetables are just heated through, about 1 minute more.

Steps:

• Place 3/4 cup cashews in a blender and cover with 3/4 cup boiling water. Let soak 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix turmeric, pepper, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. brown sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
• Working one at a time, place pork chop flat on a work surface. First, butterfly the pork chop so that it's thinner, which will reduce cooking time and create more surface area for seasoning. Using a sharp knife and starting from an outside edge, slice three-quarters of the way through the center of chop, as though you're slicing a bagel in half, then open it up like a book. Place butterflied chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or inside a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag and pound to 1/4" thin. Repeat with remaining chop. Rub chops with turmeric mixture and let sit 10 minutes.
• Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop the cooking, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Add basil, chiles, lime zest and juice, and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar and 3/4 tsp. salt to cashews and cashew soaking water in blender and purée until smooth and creamy. Pour sauce over noodles and toss to combine.
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over high until shimmering. Cook cutlets one at a time until browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice into 1/2"-thick strips.
• While pork rests, cook green beans in same skillet over high heat, stirring often, until lightly charred and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Divide noodle mixture among bowls. Arrange pork and green beans over. Top with mint and remaining 1/4 cup cashews. Serve with lime wedges alongside.