INGREDIENTS

1. 1 package bean threads or cellophane noodles
2. 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
3. 1 medium tomato, quartered
4. 1 stick unsalted butter
5. 1/2 pound pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
6. 1/2 cup water
7. 3 medium, fresh green chili peppers, seeded and cut into julienne strips
8. Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

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

Yields: 6 servings.