Asian-style pork and asparagus stir-fry flavored with fresh ginger and oyster sauce.

Stir-Fried Pork and Asparagus with Oyster Sauce

1/4 pound pork steak
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/2 pound asparagus spears, sliced
1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

1. Slice pork steak across the grain into 1/8 x 2-inch strips.
2. In a wok heat peanut oil on a high heat until it just begins to smoke. Drop in pork strips and stir-fry about 1 minute, or until no longer pink.
3. Add sliced asparagus spears and stir-fry briskly for 1 minute.
4. Add grated ginger root, chicken broth, and sugar; stirring constantly. When the liquid boils, reduce the heat to medium, add oyster sauce, cover, and simmer for about 1 minute, or until the asparagus is cooked but still firm.
5. Uncover, raise the heat, and push the pork mixture up the sides of the pan. Dribble in a paste made by combining cornstarch and water; stir continuously until the liquid thickens. Stir the pork mixture into the sauce.

Makes 4 servings.