Ingredients
Directions
In a bowl, mix 2 Tbsp corn starch and 1 ¼ cups water until smooth. Stir in ⅓ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup karo syrup (light or dark) and ¼ to ½ tsp crushed dried red pepper.
Mandarin Pork and Vegetables:
In large skillet or wok heat 2 Tbsp corn oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb boneless pork, cut in thin strips, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Stir fry 5 min or until tender. Remove from skillet. Heat 2 Tbsp corn oil. Add 2 cups broccoli flowerets and sliced stems (about ½ lb), 2 onions, cut in thin wedges, and 1 carrot cut in 2” julienne strips. Stir fry 2 min. Add ½ lb mushrooms. Sliced. Stir fry 1 min or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Return pork to skillet. Restir Sauce Mix; stir into skillet. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat and boil 1 min. Serve over rice. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Mandarin Chicken or Beef and Vegetables:
Follow recipe above. Omit pork. Use either 1 lb boned, skinned chicken cut in thin strips (stir fry 2 to 3 min) or 1 lb tender boneless beef cut in thin strips (stir fry 1 to 2 min)