"Our take on the iconic Chinese takeout dish swaps out the beef for pork tenderloin -- it's tasty, tender, and affordable. Hone the technique by cooking each ingredient separately over super-high heat, then combining, and you can apply it to all kinds of vegetables and proteins...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
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3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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4 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 pound pork tenderloin, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
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1/4 cup safflower oil
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1 pound broccoli, florets cut into bite-size pieces, stems peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
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1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
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8 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
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2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
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1 to 2 teaspoons chili paste, such as sambal oelek, or 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
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1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
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Steamed rice, for serving (optional)