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PORK-WASABITACOS
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P R E P :
2 5
M IN. G R ILL:
1 2
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1.
Thread pork on skewers.* Brush with
hoisin sauce. For charcoal grill, cook pork
on rack of uncovered grill directly over
medium coals for 12 to 14 minutes or until
no pink remains (160°F), turning once. Add
flatbreads the last 1 minute of grillingtime,
turning once to heat through. (For gas grill,
preheat. Reduce heat to medium. Place
pork over heat. Cover and grill as above.)
2.
Meanwhile, for wasabi oil, in small bowl
combine wasabi paste, water, oil, vinegar,
and sugar. Whisk to combine.
3.
Serve pork and vegetables on flatbreads.
Drizzle with wasabi oil. Serve immediately.
MAKES 6 TACOS.
* Soak skewers 30 minutes before using.
EACH TACO 447ca/,
13g fa t (Sgsat.fat), 89 m g
chol, 470 m g sodium, SOgcarbo, 2 gfiber, 31 gpro.
Daily Values: 74% vit.A , 16% vit. C, 9% calcium,
16% iron.
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cup hoisin sauce
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flatbreads or flour tortillas
1
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2
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2
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tsp. white wine vinegar
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tsp. sugar
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of a head napa cabbage, shredded
2
carrots, shredded
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of an English cucumber,thinly sliced
