by Isabelle Esteves

Created on: September 10, 2008   Last Updated: September 17, 2008

If you love pork fried rice and don't want to always have to go to your favorite Chinese restaurant to get it, this recipe will make it a dish that you can create at home on a few minutes notice. It is simple enough to make everyday and complex enough to serve at a dinner party.

This recipe will make six servings

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1 1/4 pound of pork tenderloin
4 tablespoons soy sauce

3 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups brown rice
1 bunch of kale washed and chopped
2 eggs
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 scallions

Slice the pork tenderloin; combine in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoons sesame oil and the red pepper flakes. Allow to marinate.

Bring a pot of water to boil add a pinch of salt and add the rice. Cook according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat, add the pork to the skillet and cook until browned turning as needed. Don't overcook. Remove the meat and add a teaspoon of soy sauce and the kale and cook until the kale wilts about thirty seconds. Remove from pan. Add a few drops of sesame oil to the pan and add the eggs and scramble until just done and remove from pan.

Add the vegetable oil to the and add the scallions and 1/8 teaspoons red pepper flakes and cook for one minute. Add the cooked rice and cook for about three minutes add the 2 remaining tablespoons of soy sauce, the pork, the kale and the egg. Heat stirring until it is warmed all the way through.

Plate and drizzle with the remaining teaspoon of sesame oil.

This recipe works just as well with sirloin steak in place of the pork tenderloin and if you remove the meat all together you can have vegetarian fried rice. The taste combination is subtle but delicious so serve with a light white wine so as not to overwhelm the flavors.

Pork fried rice can be a stand alone meal or makes a generous side dish to accompany other Chinese dishes. It goes well with sweet and sour chicken or beef and broccoli. The kale adds a deep touch of color and makes it look as good as it tastes. This recipe will end up being one of your go to meals when you want to serve something nourishing and delicous.

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