A dry rub blend of spices and peanuts rubbed into the meat forms a spicy crust that is a great alternative to a marinade. You don't have to wait for the meat to absorb the marinade flavors. The pork is roasted in the oven. Make sure your oven is at temperature.
Thai cuisine generally uses rice noodles. If they're available, use them for this recipe and boil them according to package instructions. I use fresh or steamed Chinese egg noodles, because they are sold in most supermarkets and work well.
Fred Tasker's wine suggestions: Try a rich, fruity white viognier.
Helpful Hints:
_ Substitute 1 tablespoon water mixed with white vinegar and a pinch of sugar, if rice vinegar is unavailable.
_ Minced garlic can be found in the produce section of the market.
_ Use fresh angel hair pasta, if Chinese noodles are unavailable.
Countdown:
_ Preheat oven to 400 degrees
_ Make pork.
_ While pork roasts, make noodles and zucchini.
Shopping List:
Here are the ingredients you'll need for tonight's Dinner in Minutes.
To buy: 1 small jar dry roasted, unsalted peanuts, 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, } pound pork tenderloin, \ pound fresh or dried Chinese noodles, } pound zucchini, 1small bottle Chinese oyster sauce, 1 small bottle rice wine vinegar and 1 small bottle ground coriander.
Staples: vegetable oil spray, minced garlic, brown sugar, salt and black peppercorns.
