Steamed Pork with Mustard Greens

Ingredients

• to taste ounces mustard greens
• 1 tsp cornstarch combined with 1 tsp cold water
• ½ tsp sugar
• 2 tsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice wine
• ¾ pound pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp black bean and garlic sauce
• to taste water
• to taste ground black pepper

Steps

1. Wash the greens.
2. Discard tough stems.
3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
4. Add the greens.
5. Cook for 2 minutes.
6. Drain the greens.
7. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
8. Drain again.
9. Cut the greens into long diagonal strips.
10. In a medium bowl, combine the cornstarch and water.
11. Stir in the sugar, soy sauce and rice wine.
12. Cut the pork into thin slices.
13. Add to the mixture.
14. Marinate about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
15. Heat oil in a preheated wok or large heavy skillet over medium heat.
16. Add the black bean sauce.
17. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
18. Add the pork.
19. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
20. Add the mustard greens and water.
21. Mix well.
22. Simmer gently about 4–5 minutes, until pork is cooked through and greens are tender.
23. Season with pepper.
24. Serve.