Myanmar - Beans Sprouts with Beancurd

Beans Sprouts with Beancurd

For good results, a wok or heavy, deep frying pan with rounded bottom should be used to facilitate tossing of vegetables over high heat.

Ingredients

-       3/4 cup chopped pork

-       2 tablespoons oil

-       1 small onion

-       1 cup firm beancurd, sliced

-       2 tablespoons soy sauce

-       4 cups bean sprouts

-       1/2 cup cut chives

-       Salt to taste

Directions

-       Chop pork very finely. Heat oil. Slice onion.

-       When oil is cooked, put in onion.

-       When onion is clear, put in. pork.

-       Add 1 tablespoon water, lower heat, and cook till water is absorbed and some fat from pork is cooked out.

-       Before pork browns, add beancurd, sliced in thin 1-inch strips.

-       Add half the soy sauce. Cover and cook till curd begins to brown, moving carefully to prevent sticking.

-       Pick and tail sprouts; soak in water.

-       Cut chives in 1 1/2.inch lengths.

-       Add sprouts to pan, toss lightly, and cover.

-       Cook a few minutes till sprouts just begin to tender.

-       Add soy to correct saltiness; add chives; toss lightly and take off fire.

-       Total cooking time for sprouts is just 5 to 6 minutes.

-       Alternative or addition to this recipe: Chinese cabbage.