Pork and Shrimp (Chow Gee Yok Har)
Description
This classic Chinese stir-fry combines tender pork, shrimp, and ham with crisp bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and ginkgo nuts. The ingredients are tossed in a rich, savory sauce made with hoisin, soy sauce, and broth, then thickened with cornstarch for a glossy finish. It is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut pork and ham into 1/2-inch cubes.
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Wash, shell, and devein shrimp; cut into 1/2-inch cubes (or as close to this as possible).
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Soak mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes; drain, remove stems, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
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Cut bamboo shoots into 1/2-inch cubes.
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(If you are using diced canned shoots, use whatever size they come in.)
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Combine broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sugar.
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In a separate cup, combine cornstarch and water.
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COOKING: In a skillet or wok, heat oil and salt until very hot.
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Add pork and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
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Add shrimp and stir-fry for 1 minute.
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Add ham, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, peanuts and gingko nuts, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
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Add broth mixture, mix well, cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 3 minutes.
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Add cornstarch mixture, and cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 213.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.0g14%
- Saturated Fat 2.8g14%
- Cholesterol 72.5mg25%
- Sodium 946.6mg40%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.3g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 2.6g
- Protein 27.2g55%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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