Stir-Fried Pork in Garlic Sauce

Name: Stir-Fried Pork in Garlic Sauce
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

China The most challenging part of this recipe is cutting the pork into thin shreds; freeze the meat for 30 or even 60 minutes first, which will make it easier.... (If you want to serve rice with this, which you should, cook it beforehand and keep it warm.) Don't mince the garlic; you want its flavor to be strong in this dish. Serve this with white rice.

By Mark Bittman

May 16, 2006

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