Pork Fing (Pork with Bean Threads and Chili Peppers)

Ingredients

• •1 package bean threads or cellophane noodles
• •1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
• •1 medium tomato, quartered
• •1 stick unsalted butter
• •1 /2 pound pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• •1/2 cup water
• •3 medium fresh green chili peppers, seeded and cut into julienne strips
• •Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1Soften the bean threads in a bowl of boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and cut into 6-inch lengths.
2. 2Chop the onion coarsely with the metal blade of a food processor, about 4 pulses. Set aside.
3. 3Chop the tomato coarsely, about 4 pulses. Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
4. 4Add the onion, tomato, pork, and water and simmer over low heat until just tender, about 1 hour and 35 minutes.
5. 5Add the bean threads, chili peppers, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.