Weekly Cook-Along

File: ingredient.jpg (138KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

138KB, 1000x750px

Ingredients
1 pork tenderloin
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 lb Napa cabbage, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
Optional : Sambal Oelek (1-2 tea spoon, to taste)

File: marinade.jpg (188KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

188KB, 1000x750px

>>7077891
1. In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon sugar.

File: slice.jpg (99KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

99KB, 1000x750px

>>7077898
2. Thinly slice the pork.

File: coat-meat.jpg (156KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

156KB, 1000x750px

>>7077911
3. Toss with the soy sauce and cornstarch mixture. Set aside for a few minutes. In the mean time, wash and chop the cabbage.

File: slurry.jpg (99KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

99KB, 1000x750px

>>7077914
4. Mix the water and the remaining 2 teaspoon cornstarch into a slurry. Set aside.

File: sear.jpg (126KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

126KB, 1000x750px

>>7077922
5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Add the pork into a single layer and cook for a few minutes until colored. Then flip and color the other side.

File: rest.jpg (154KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

154KB, 1000x750px

>>7077927
6. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.

File: aromatics.jpg (174KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

174KB, 1000x750px

>>7077930
7. In the same skillet, warm the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the grated ginger and garlic.

File: cabbage1.jpg (123KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

123KB, 1000x750px

>>7077935
8. As soon as they are fragrant add half of the cabbage.

File: cabbage2.jpg (116KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

116KB, 1000x750px

>>7077939
9. Cook over medium-high heat until the cabbage wilts.

File: cabbage3.jpg (123KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

123KB, 1000x750px

>>7077939
10. Add the rest of the cabbage, the remaining soy sauce and sugar. Add the sambal oelek if using. Lower heat to medium, cover and allow to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.

File: cabbage4.jpg (136KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

136KB, 1000x750px

>>7077945
11. All the cabbage should fall and become very tender.

File: combine.jpg (134KB, 1001x751px) Image search: [Google]

134KB, 1001x751px

>>7077947
12. Add the pork back into the skillet along with any juices from the resting plate. Add the cornstarch slurry. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and the meat is fully cooked.

File: serve.jpg (130KB, 1000x750px) Image search: [Google]

130KB, 1000x750px

>>7077955
13. Serve over rice.

Enjoy!

i will thank you

File: 1323103705435.jpg (27KB, 422x284px) Image search: [Google]

27KB, 422x284px

>>7077891
What kind of oil?

>>7078042
You're welcome.

>>7078049
Any with a decently high smoke point. I used peanut oil.

>>7078060
Cool. Look delicious hontodesu.

>>7077961
that looks really good will give it a shot

>>7077955
Looks so good, I can smell it