There's lots going on in my kitchen, and office, as we rapidly move toward having Caroline's No Nightshade Kitchen: Arthritis Diet on the shelf. Won't be long now. Thank you for your patience. In the meantime, I wanted to share a new recipe for using leftovers, which can be of help for all of us. Happy cooking and be well!

Caroline

LEFTOVER  ASIAN  STIR-FRY  WITH  RICE  STICKS

This recipe developed one evening when there were only a few ounces of leftover grilled pork in the refrigerator, along with some fresh vegetables. See what happened.    Serves 2-3.

4 oz. leftover grilled pork, thinly sliced

½ shallot, minced

1 ½ cups celery, sliced

1 cup carrot, chopped

2 cups asparagus, sliced in ½ inch pieces

½ package of rice sticks and boiling water

Sesame oil

White and black peppers, to taste

Kosher salt, to taste

Tamari

Asian fish sauce

¾ cup fresh basil, loosely packed

Slice pork, set aside. Prepare vegetables, set aside. In boiling water to cover rice sticks, stand for 10 minutes to soften.  When done, drain well, chop in 2 inch pieces, cover with paper towel. Place 2 tablespoons sesame oil in medium skillet. Sizzle oil, add pork and vegetables. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender crisp. If needed, add additional sesame oil. Season with peppers, salt, tamari, and fish sauce, to taste. Add rice sticks and basil, mix well. Serve immediately. Note: Please use vegetables that are on hand in your kitchen, and leftover chicken can substitute for pork.  Enjoy!!

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