For successful stir-fry, always have all the ingredients prepped and lined up in the order they will be used near the wok or skillet before proceeding to cook.

Pork Lo Mein

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound pork sirloin, cut in thin strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups small broccoli flowerets (fresh or frozen)
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1/2 small red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
1/2 small yellow bell pepper, cut in thin strips
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vegetable or chicken base or bouillon
8 ounces spaghetti or linguine, cooked according to package directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add pork, cover, and marinate 1 to 24 hours in refrigerator.
2. In a wok or large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add pork mixture and broccoli. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Add onion, peppers, and mushrooms. Stir-fry until tender.
3. In a small bowl, blend water, cornstarch, and bouillon. Stir into pork and cook until thickened. Add cooked spaghetti; toss until thoroughly mixed. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.