STIR-FRIED PORK IN GARLIC SAUCE

Stir-Fried Pork in Garlic Sauce image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 small dried chiles
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork, preferably from the shoulder (Boston butt or picnic), cut into thin shreds and thoroughly dried
1 bunch of scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths, white and green parts separated
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

1. Put the oil in a large nonstick skillet (12-inch is best) and turn the heat to high; a minute later, add the garlic and chiles and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic begins to color, just a minute or so.
2. Add the pork and stir once or twice. Cook until it begins to brown, about a minute. Add the white parts of the scallions and stir; cook for another minute, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the green parts of the scallions and stir; cook for 30 seconds, then turn off the heat and add the soy sauce. Serve immediately.
Stir-Fried Pork in Garlic Sauce, Thai Style.
In step 3, add 1 tablespoon sugar with the green parts of the scallions and substitute nam pla for the soy sauce.