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

Instructions

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.
4. 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.
5. In step 3, add 1 tablespoon sugar with the green parts of the scallions and substitute nam pla for the soy sauce.