Description
From spices of life: simple and delicious recipes for great health by nina simonds. Ayurvedic doctors believe cinnamon harmonizes the flow of circulation in the body, aids digestion, and reduces nausea.
Ingredients
- Boneless Pork Butt
- Olive Oil
- Scallions
- Garlic Cloves
- Fresh Ginger
- Chili Paste
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Star Anise
- Water
- Soy Sauce
- Rice Wine
- Sugar
- Sweet Potatoes
- Scallion Tops
Instructions
- Cut the pork into 1-1 / 2-inch cubes
- Heat the oil until very hot in a 4-quart casserole or a dutch oven with a lid
- Add half the pork pieces
- Sear the outside of half the pork over high heat until brown, turning once
- Remove and sear the remaining meat
- Set aside
- Reheat the pan and oil, add the seasonings
- Stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds, then add the braising mixture
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes
- Add the pork, bring the liquid to a boil, and reduce the heat to low
- Let simmer, covered, for 35 to 40 minutes
- Add the sweet potatoes, stir, cover, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender
- Serve the pork and potatoes atop a bed of blanched or steamed greens, with some of the braising mixture spooned on top and accompanied by steamed rice
- It is considered to be especially soothing to the stomach