CHINESE SKILLET RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook pork in oil over medium heat on all sides until pork is lightly browned; drain.Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. , Add enough water to the juice to measure 1-1/4 cups; stir into pork. Add the vinegar, sugar, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until meat is tender. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pork mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the green pepper, tomato, Worcestershire sauce and reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.

Steps:

• Place the chicken cubes in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper.
• Add in 1/2 cup cornstarch; toss until the chicken cubes are well coated.
• Place the chicken in a colinder and shake off an excess cornstarch.
• In a small bowl mix together chicken broth and 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; whisk until smooth, then add in the rice vinegar, oyster sauce, soy sauce and sugar; whisk well to combine.
• In a large heavy skillet (or wok) heat the 1/3 cup oil until very hot (about 5 minutes).
• Add in the chicken cubes and fry until JUST cooked though, stirring with a wooden spoon (about 6 minutes).
• Using a slotted spoon remove the chicken to a bowl.
• Pour off some of the fat (leave about 2 tablespoons in skillet).
• Add in green onions, ginger, fresh garlic and red bell pepper; stir-fry over high heat until the bell pepper is crisp-tender (about 2 minutes).
• Return the cooked chicken to the skillet or wok; add in the broth mixture and stir until the sauce thickens (about 1 minute).
• Serve with cooked rice.