352 Day Challenge: Recipe #12 -- Seasoned Pork and Asparagus Over Jasmine Rice

 

As an asparagus lover, I think it goes with almost anything. I like to keep my asparagus crunchy, though. Soggy asparagus is no fun. This recipe is perfect for one of those nights where you just don't want to spend too much time cooking. 

Let's begin with a little insider information if you happen to live in the Bay Area. Specialty stores often have the best gourmet-quality foods, especially when it comes to international flavors. Super La Favorita Meat Market in Fairfield, California offers fresh, pre-seasoned meats. It's an excellent choice to choose fresh meats that makes it easy to prepare. In other words for this dish, we get to cheat a little and not do the seasoning ourselves. 

I choose pork carnitas meat for this stir-fry dish. This particular seasoned meat is mild unless you ask for the spicy variety. It was a smooth, lightly spicy meat with spices that didn't overwhelm the original flavor of the pork. It's a light easy-to-digest flavor. 

INGREDIENTS (FOR 2)

1 1/2 lbs of Seasoned Carnitas (Pork)

2 Cups Jasmine Rice

1 Cup Water

1/2 TSP Butter

1 TBSP Olive Oil

1 Bundle of Asperagus

Step 1: Thinly slice pork and set aside.  

Step 2: Take wok and fill the bottom with olive oil. Place wok at medium-heat on the oven. Add slices of pork and stir and cook.

Step 3: Take a pot and add 1 cup of water to 2 cups Jasmine rice. Let cook until it comes to a boil. Turn down to a simmer for about 5-8 minutes. Add butter while it simmers. 

Step 4: When rice is finished, plate it.

Step 5: Stir fry the pork for about 3-4 minutes, take up asparagus, and to complete the cooking time at around 8-10 minutes. Keep frequently stirring the meat and asparagus.

Now plate the asparagus and pork on top of the rice -- voile!