[SIDE VEG SWAP BROCCOLI TO ASPARAGUS] MA/CA Only Compliant Hoisin Pork and Broccoli Stir fry with White Rice

In a small bowl whisk together, soy sauce, hoisin, ponzu, half the garlic powder (all the garlic powder for 4 servings) and 2 tsp sugar (4 tsp for 4 servings); set aside.

In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

While rice is cooking, pat pork dry with paper towels and thinly slice crosswise. 

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably non stick, over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and cook, stirring often, until browned and tender, 4-7 minutes. TIP: lower heat to medium if broccoli begins to brown to quickly Add pork, a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring often until cooked through, 3-5 minutes. 

Add sauce, stirring occasionally, and cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.