Stir-Fried Pork in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic, peeled and chopped
• 2 dried chiles
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork, preferably from the shoulder (Boston butt or picnic), sliced thinly and dried
• 1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths, white and green parts separated
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• Cooked white rice

Instructions

1. Put oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok, and turn heat to high; a minute later add garlic and chiles; cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic begins to color.
2. Add pork and cook, stirring once or twice, until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
3. Add white parts of scallions, and stir; cook another minute, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in green parts of scallions; cook for 30 seconds, then turn off heat and add soy sauce.
5. Serve immediately with rice.