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SINCE THE advent of the
wok on the culinary scene,
stir-fry enthusiasts have
mastered tossing strips of
meat and chopped vegeta-
bles with soy sauce and
teriyaki.

Bul most people have failed
to venture beyond the tradition-
al Oriental stir-fry when cook-
ing with fresh meat strips,

Now, many cooks are quickly
discovering that meat strips are
every bit as adaptable to Cajun,
Greek and Mexican flavor pro-
files.

“Fresh meat strips are
extremely lean, cook quickly
and can add variety and interest
to your everyday meals,” says
Robin Kline, dietitian and direc-
tor of consumer affairs for the
National Pork Producers
Council.

“Stir-fry sandwiches, like
fajitas, and stir-fry salads are
just two examples of easy one-
dish meals that can make spring
menu planning a breeze.”

And in a new cookbook, 365
Ways To Wok (HarperCollins),
author Linda Drachman demon-
strates the versatility and indis-
pensability of this Chinese pot:
“When I stopped thinking of my
wok as an Asian stir-fryer and
steamer exclusively and visuai-
ized it instead us a large
saucepan or skillet, I realized
that the possibilities were limit-
less.”

Drachman then defends this
claim admirably, offering 12
chapters of recipes using only a

&66 Many cooks are
quickly discovering
that meat strips
are every bit as
adaptable to Cajun,
Greek and Mexican
flavor profiles. 99

wok and the most basic acces-
sories.

While 365 Ways To Wok does
include a chaptcr on Chinese
stir-fry classics, it goes on to
explore a world of delicious
possibilities — from appetizers
(Swedish meatballs) and soups
and chowders (New England

Fish Chowder) to Mediterranean

dishes (Chicken Marrakech) and
pasta (Tortellini with Sun-Dried
Tomatoes). .

She even includes a daring
chapter on Wok desserts (Cocoa
Fudge Pudding Cake, Pineapple
Fritters with Raspberry Sauce).

Add these quick and easy
recipes to your repertoire.

Mexican Pork Fajitas

(Note: freeze the pork for about
20 minutes to make slicing it
into thin strips easier.)

1 Ib. pork tenderloin, trimmed
of fat and cut into 2 by 4-inch
strips

% medium onion, peeled and
sliced

i green pepper, seeded und
sliced

{ Tbsp. Mexican seasoning,

optional
2 Thsp. vegetable oil
4 flour tortillas, warmed
Heat large non-stick skillet
over medium-high heat.
Add oil heat until hot.
Toss pork strips, onion and
pepper slices into skillet and
stir-fry quickly 4-5 minutes.
Add Mexican seasoning.
Roll up portions of the meat
mixture in flour tortiflas and

serve with your favorite salsa, if

desired.
Makes 4 sandwiches.

Mexican Seasoning

3 Tbsp. cumin, ground

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3 Fhsp. leaves,
crushed
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Thsp. garlic powder
1 Thsp. paprika
2 tsp. salt
Makes “e,

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Cocoa Fudge Pudding
Cake

This cake, from 363 Ways to
Wok, is pure magic.

While cooking, two layers
form, the top is cuke-like, and
the bottom becomes a gooey
fudge sattce. Be sure Lo spoon
some of the sauce over cach
portion of cake.

1 ¢. strong brewed coffee

% ¢, sugar

% ¢. plus 3 Thsp. cocoa powder
I egg

% ¢. packed brown sugar

4 Tbsp. butter, melted

“” c. whipping cream

I tsp. vanilla

%c. flour

14 tsp. baking powder

Grease bottom and sides of
an 8-inch square baking pan.

In a medium bowl, combine
coffee, sugar, and 4 c. cocoa.

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