Serves 4 to 6
If Chinese black vinegar is unavailable, substitute 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar and 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar. If Asian broad-bean chili paste is unavailable, substitute 2 teaspoons of Asian chili-garlic paste or Sriracha sauce. Serve with steamed white rice.

You might need to buy:
  • SAUCE
  • low-sodium chicken broth
  • sugar
  • soy sauce
  • Chinese black vinegar
  • toasted sesame oil
  • Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
  • ketchup
  • fish sauce
  • cornstarch
  • PORK
  • baking soda
  • cold water
  • Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
  • cornstarch
  • STIR-FRY
  • Asian broad-bean chili paste
  • vegetable oil

Serves 4 to 6

Serve with steamed jasmine rice, if desired, although any style of white rice can be used. Don’t skip the toasted rice: It’s integral to the texture and flavor of the dish. If a fresh Thai chile is unavailable, substitute half of a serrano chile.

You might need to buy:
  • sweet paprika
  • cayenne pepper
  • white rice
  • fish sauce
  • water
  • sugar
  • fresh cilantro leaves