Sweet and Sour Dan-Bin

Ingredients and Weight: * Pork loin (de-fatted), 1 pound * Bamboo shoots (canned), 12 ounces * Snow peas, 10 ounces * Chinese black mushrooms (soaked), 6 large pieces * Green onions, 6 stalks * Ginger (minced), 2 tablespoons * Garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons

Sauce Ingredients: * Sugar, 1/2 cup * Rice vinegar, 1/4 cup * Soy sauce, 1/4 cup * Tomato sauce, 1/4 cup * Cornstarch, 3 tablespoons

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Slice pork loin thinly against the grain. Marinate in soy sauce for 15 minutes.
2. Cut bamboo shoots, snow peas, and mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. Slice green onions diagonally.
3. In a large saucepan or wok, heat oil and sauté ginger and garlic until aromatic.
4. Add pork slices and cook until browned on both sides.
5. Add bamboo shoots, snow peas, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients. Add to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
8. Add green onions and stir-fry for 1 minute more.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Protein: 20 grams
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and sweet with a slightly tangy flavor
• Crisp-tender vegetables
• Rich and flavorful sauce

User Comments: * "Absolutely delicious! The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour." * "I love the combination of tender pork and crunchy vegetables." * "This dish is a great way to introduce Chinese flavors to American palates."

Special Precautions and Tips: * Use white vinegar if rice vinegar is not available. * If cornstarch is not available, you can use flour as a substitute. * Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.