Braised Pork with Carrots

Excellent recipe!! This is another recipe that Mum and I got when we took the Chinese Cooking course together.  It is very easy to make and is delicious.
– Kathy

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbs pale dry sherry
• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into strips
• 1 Tbs cornstarch
• 2 Tbs neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
• 2 onions, each cut into 6 sections
• 1 Tbs sugar
• 4 carrots, cut into 3” julienned strips
• chopped parsley to garnish
  

Instructions

1. Mix together the garlic, sherry, and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce.  Add the pork strips and toss to coat well.  Leave to marinate for at least 20 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch. 
2. Heat the oil in the nonstick pan or wok over medium high heat.  Throw in the onions and stir-fry for about 45 seconds, then add the meat mixture and stir-fry until the meat is browned. 
3. Add the remaining soy sauce, the sugar, and just enough water to cover the meat.  Bring to a boil.  Add the carrots. cover the pan and simmer for about 40 minutes or until the meat is tender. 
4. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot over rice or quinoa.