Hot Sesame Pork on Mixed Greens

Categories: Pork main dish

Ingredients

• 1/2 (16oz.) pkg. wonton wrappers
• 2 lbs. boneless pork loin, trimmed
• 3/4 cup sesame seeds, divided
• 1 cup vegetable oil, divided
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 cup dark sesame oil, divided
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 10 to 12 small green onions, sliced
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. mixed salad greens
• 1 bok choy, shredded

Directions

1. Cut wonton wrappers into 1/2-inch strips, and cut pork into 3 × 1-inch strips; set aside.
2. Toss 1/2 cup sesame seeds in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes; remove from skillet.
3. Pour 1/2 cup vegetable oil into skillet; heat to 35 degrees. Fry wonton strips in batches until golden. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Drain skillet.
4. Combine remaining 1/4 cup sesame seeds, flour, salt, and pepper in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add pork. Seal and shake to coat.
5. Pour 2 Tbsp. sesame oil into skillet; place over medium heat. Fry half of pork in hot oil, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes or until golden. Remove and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 2 Tbsp. sesame oil and pork.
6. Process toasted sesame seeds, remaining 1/2 cup vegetable oil, soy sauce, and vinegar in a blender 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth.
7. Combine pork and green onions; drizzle with soy sauce mixture, tossing gently.
8. Combine mixed greens and bok choy; top with pork mixture and fried wonton strips. Serve immediately.

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