Asian Inspiration

Amount	Measure	Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1	pound	pork loin -- sliced thin
2	tablespoons	low sodium soy sauce
1	tablespoon	sherry
1	teaspoon	cornstarch
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
1	clove	garlic -- minced
1	teaspoon	ginger root -- minced
4	whole	green onions -- sliced
5	ounces	water chestnuts -- sliced
5	ounces	bamboo shoots -- sliced
8	ounces	crimini mushrooms -- sliced
14 1/2	ounces	no salt added diced tomatoes -- drained
11	ounces	mandarin oranges in light syrup
1/2	teaspoon	chili garlic sauce
1/2	teaspoon	five-spice powder
6	ounces	chow mein noodles
1/4	cup	low sodium soy sauce
1	tablespoon	hoisin sauce
1	tablespoon	plum sauce
1/2	teaspoon	rice vinegar
2	tablespoons	brown sugar -- packed

Cook noodles according to direction. Drain.

Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch together until smooth. Add pork and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.

Heat oil in large skillet or wok. Add pork and cook until brown. Remove from pan.

Add garlic, ginger, and five-spice powder. Cook for 30 seconds.

Add white parts of onions, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.

Add pork back to wok along with tomatoes and mandarin oranges. Heat through.

Add noodles and stir to combine.

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 286 Calories; 12g Fat (37.4% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 18mg Cholesterol; 616mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.